U3A (the University of the Third Age) in Australia
A Model For Successful Ageing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11200351 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard Swindell |
| Year | 1993 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 245-266 |
| Publication date | 1993-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ageing and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0144-686X • E-ISSN: 1469-1779 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0144686x00000878 |
| OpenAlex | W2129575404 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 20 |
| References cited | 8 |
Education may have an important role to play in helping to enhance older people's quality of life. The University of the Third Age (U3A) has operated successfully in many countries for nearly two decades, yet few studies have described the characteristics of those who are attracted to the movement, or the benefits to the individual and, possibly, to wider society of the U3A approach to education. This study discusses major findings from 770 responses to a postal survey involving members from twelve independent U3A campuses in three Australian States, and compares these findings with data reported for older learners in other countries. Some implications for Australian U3As undertaking research activities which have the potential to benefit the wider ageing community are raised
Adult education · Older people · Pedagogy · Quality of life (healthcare) · Sociology · Third age · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 20 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.63 |
| Citation span | 1994 - 2026 (33) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 19 |