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The Role of Self-Directed Learning in Older Adults’ Health Care

Author

• • Janet S. Valente
  • University of Georgia

Abstract

This descriptive study expands the understanding of the impact of self-directed learning (SDL) on older adults’ health care. Findings reveal motivating and controlling factors that influence learners, identifies a SDL process specific to health care, offers insights into the perceptions older adults’ hold, and barriers they encounter.

Keywords: Self-directed learning, older adults, health care

How to Cite: Valente, J. S. (2006) “The Role of Self-Directed Learning in Older Adults’ Health Care”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2006).