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URN: urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-357248
DOI: 10.25656/01:35724; 10.3384/rela.2000-7426.6220
URN: urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-357248
DOI: 10.25656/01:35724; 10.3384/rela.2000-7426.6220
| Title |
Dynamics of motivation of older adults in training programmes. A systematic review |
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| Authors |
Chinchilla, Francisco Lucas  ;
González Blanco, María ;
Fortes González, Nelly ;
Montañés Muro, Pilar |
| Source | European journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults 17 (2026) 2, S. 295-324  |
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| Keywords (German) | Erwachsenenbildung; Alter Mensch; Motivation; Teilnahme; Systematic Review |
| sub-discipline | Empirical Educational Research Adult Education / Further Education |
| Document type | Article (journal) |
| ISSN | 2000-7426; 20007426 |
| Language | English |
| Year of creation | 2026 |
| review status | Peer-Reviewed |
| Abstract (English): | While educational programmes for older adults are critical for active ageing, their effectiveness depends on deeply understanding participation drivers beyond simplistic lists of motives. This systematic review synthesises evidence on motivations and barriers, reconceptualising motivation as a dynamic process that evolves from initial impulse to sustained engagement. Following PRISMA guidelines, 31 empirical studies regarding adults aged 50+ were synthesised. A multidimensional framework analysed the temporal evolution and functional axes (instrumental, social, eudaimonic) of motivation. Participation is often initiated by pragmatic instrumental or cognitive goals. However, sustained engagement is driven by social connection and eudaimonic pursuits. Instrumental goals often act as gateways, while barriers encompass multi-layered personal, technological, and structural factors. Motivation is a dynamic journey of pragmatic adaptation and existential expansion. Programmes must challenge ‘one-size-fits-all’ approaches, adopting flexible, person-centred ecosystems that attract learners with practical benefits while nurturing the evolving social goals crucial for well-being. (DIPF/Orig.) |
| other articles of this journal | European journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults Jahr: 2026 |
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| Date of publication | 03.07.2026 |
| Citation | Chinchilla, Francisco Lucas; González Blanco, María; Fortes González, Nelly; Montañés Muro, Pilar: Dynamics of motivation of older adults in training programmes. A systematic review - In: European journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults 17 (2026) 2, S. 295-324 - URN: urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-357248 - DOI: 10.25656/01:35724; 10.3384/rela.2000-7426.6220 |
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