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Understanding Transformation Theory

Bibliographic Data

ID23325593
AuthorsJack Mezirow (Teachers College, Columbia University., corresponding author)
Year1994
Volume44
Issue4
Pages222-232
Publication date1994-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAdult Education Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0741-7136 • E-ISSN: 1552-3047
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/074171369404400403
OpenAlexW2013971630
LanguageEN
Citations received135
References cited2

Epistemology · Sociology · Transformation (genetics) · Adult and Continuing Education Topics · Higher Education and Employability · Philosophy · Psychology · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics

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Unique citing works135
Citations per year4,5
Citation span1996 - 2026 (31)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
Citation typesNeutral: 128

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