Jitka Vaculíková
Biographic Data
| ID | 1651916 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jitka Vaculíková |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jitka |
| FAMILY NAME | Vaculíková |
| SIGNATURE | VACULÍKOVÁ J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tomas Bata University in Zlin |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0711-548X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Against All Odds
This study presents the first comprehensive examination of disadvantaged adults’ participation in Nonformal Education and Training (NFE) across 30 European countries. It investigates how disadvantaged participants differ from their nonparticipating peers within the same social groups, the influence of multi-level factors on their participation, and the specific characteristics of their participation in NFE. Drawing on data from the 2022 Adult Edu…
Participation reimagined
This article re-evaluates the concept of participation in adult learning and education (ALE), introducing a novel framework based on Kelty’s work on modes of participation. The article contends that investigations into ALE must venture beyond simplistic, one-dimensional approaches to participation that focus solely on participant numbers or hours dedicated to organised learning, as these approaches fail to capture the complexity of engagement in …
Participation in non-formal adult education within the European context
Participation in non-formal adult education (NFE) is considered an essential part of lifelong learning, aiming to foster the development of individuals and societies. This significance is particularly evident today, given the era of extensive digitalization and disruptive technological advances. Nevertheless, not all adults participate in organized learning and have equal chances. Therefore, this study addresses the absence of up-to-date comparat…
Adaptation and validation of the academic motivation scale for higher education across four Eastern European countries
The article focuses on adaptation and validation of the Academic Motivation Scale questionnaire (AMS‐28) in higher education in four Eastern European countries: Czechia, Slovakia, Serbia, and Poland. The research was conducted with a total of 1711 respondents. We examined the construct validity of AMS‐28 including measurement invariance and reliability according to national, gender and age groups. Our analysis confirmed its original seven‐factor …
Online learning platforms and resources in adult education and training
Digitisation represents one of the key directions of adult education and training in the post-COVID-19 times, but direct empirical evidence of its scope among learners is rather scarce after 2021. Therefore, the general aim of this article is to investigate the current state of the use of online learning platforms and resources in adult education and training throughout Europe. For this purpose, we utilise data from a dedicated survey in the Czec…
Changing Participation in Adult Education and Training in the Czech Republic
Participation in adult education and training (AET) is one of the primary strategies of the European Commission for developing human capital and retaining a competitive labour force. AET is also regarded as a means to tackle educational inequality as it can provide a second chance at gaining qualifications or job-related skills. This study uses data from three rounds of the Adult Education Survey (AES) involving a total of 25,405 respondents to i…
Barriers to the participation of low-educated workers in non-formal education
Despite the increasing pace of technological change and digitalisation of workplaces, low-educated workers continue to participate in non-formal adult education (NFE) to a significantly lesser degree than do other workers. At the same time, low-educated workers also face many other barriers to participation. One key question related to their non-participation is what role the different types of perceived barriers play. Based on an earlier investi…
Factor structure of the Self-Regulation Questionnaire among adult learners from Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic
Background One of the most significant human qualities is the ability to develop, implement, and flexibly maintain planned behaviour in order to achieve one's goals. Self-regulation has become a relatively well-researched area in the field of psychology and pedagogy. However, empirically valid and reliable instrument is still missing across European context. The primary goal of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Czech…
Hidden gender differences in formal and non-formal adult education
One of the most often repeated goals in modern society is making education available to all on equal terms, regardless of social origin, culture or individual characteristics such as age, gender or the socio-economic status of an individual. However, in relation to gender inequality within learning environments, in the Czech Republic the traditional roles of men and women are still deeply inscribed. The results of the present study are primarily …
Biographical Stages and Information Sources in the Formation of Historical Consciousness
The study inquires into the process of formation of historical consciousness among the population of the Czech Republic. The process is examined in terms of biographical stages and information sources. First, the study draws upon the concept of sensitive period developed by Schuman and Corning. Second, it notes the increasingly mediated nature of socialization to historical consciousness. Data were gathered through a representative survey of the …
Participation reimagined
This article re-evaluates the concept of participation in adult learning and education (ALE), introducing a novel framework based on Kelty’s work on modes of participation. The article contends that investigations into ALE must venture beyond simplistic, one-dimensional approaches to participation that focus solely on participant numbers or hours dedicated to organised learning, as these approaches fail to capture the complexity of engagement in …
Online learning platforms and resources in adult education and training
Digitisation represents one of the key directions of adult education and training in the post-COVID-19 times, but direct empirical evidence of its scope among learners is rather scarce after 2021. Therefore, the general aim of this article is to investigate the current state of the use of online learning platforms and resources in adult education and training throughout Europe. For this purpose, we utilise data from a dedicated survey in the Czec…
Biographical Stages and Information Sources in the Formation of Historical Consciousness
The study inquires into the process of formation of historical consciousness among the population of the Czech Republic. The process is examined in terms of biographical stages and information sources. First, the study draws upon the concept of sensitive period developed by Schuman and Corning. Second, it notes the increasingly mediated nature of socialization to historical consciousness. Data were gathered through a representative survey of the …
Hidden gender differences in formal and non-formal adult education
One of the most often repeated goals in modern society is making education available to all on equal terms, regardless of social origin, culture or individual characteristics such as age, gender or the socio-economic status of an individual. However, in relation to gender inequality within learning environments, in the Czech Republic the traditional roles of men and women are still deeply inscribed. The results of the present study are primarily …
Barriers to the participation of low-educated workers in non-formal education
Despite the increasing pace of technological change and digitalisation of workplaces, low-educated workers continue to participate in non-formal adult education (NFE) to a significantly lesser degree than do other workers. At the same time, low-educated workers also face many other barriers to participation. One key question related to their non-participation is what role the different types of perceived barriers play. Based on an earlier investi…
Factor structure of the Self-Regulation Questionnaire among adult learners from Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic
Background One of the most significant human qualities is the ability to develop, implement, and flexibly maintain planned behaviour in order to achieve one's goals. Self-regulation has become a relatively well-researched area in the field of psychology and pedagogy. However, empirically valid and reliable instrument is still missing across European context. The primary goal of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Czech…
Participation in non-formal adult education within the European context
Participation in non-formal adult education (NFE) is considered an essential part of lifelong learning, aiming to foster the development of individuals and societies. This significance is particularly evident today, given the era of extensive digitalization and disruptive technological advances. Nevertheless, not all adults participate in organized learning and have equal chances. Therefore, this study addresses the absence of up-to-date comparat…
Adaptation and validation of the academic motivation scale for higher education across four Eastern European countries
The article focuses on adaptation and validation of the Academic Motivation Scale questionnaire (AMS‐28) in higher education in four Eastern European countries: Czechia, Slovakia, Serbia, and Poland. The research was conducted with a total of 1711 respondents. We examined the construct validity of AMS‐28 including measurement invariance and reliability according to national, gender and age groups. Our analysis confirmed its original seven‐factor …
Online learning platforms and resources in adult education and training
Digitisation represents one of the key directions of adult education and training in the post-COVID-19 times, but direct empirical evidence of its scope among learners is rather scarce after 2021. Therefore, the general aim of this article is to investigate the current state of the use of online learning platforms and resources in adult education and training throughout Europe. For this purpose, we utilise data from a dedicated survey in the Czec…
Changing Participation in Adult Education and Training in the Czech Republic
Participation in adult education and training (AET) is one of the primary strategies of the European Commission for developing human capital and retaining a competitive labour force. AET is also regarded as a means to tackle educational inequality as it can provide a second chance at gaining qualifications or job-related skills. This study uses data from three rounds of the Adult Education Survey (AES) involving a total of 25,405 respondents to i…
Participation reimagined
This article re-evaluates the concept of participation in adult learning and education (ALE), introducing a novel framework based on Kelty’s work on modes of participation. The article contends that investigations into ALE must venture beyond simplistic, one-dimensional approaches to participation that focus solely on participant numbers or hours dedicated to organised learning, as these approaches fail to capture the complexity of engagement in …
Against All Odds
This study presents the first comprehensive examination of disadvantaged adults’ participation in Nonformal Education and Training (NFE) across 30 European countries. It investigates how disadvantaged participants differ from their nonparticipating peers within the same social groups, the influence of multi-level factors on their participation, and the specific characteristics of their participation in NFE. Drawing on data from the 2022 Adult Edu…
Psychology (8 works) · Geography (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Adult education (5 works) · Czech (5 works) · Global Educational Policies and Reforms (5 works) · Pedagogy (5 works) · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Economics (3 works)