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From Curiosity to Competences: Lifelong Learning as an Instrument of Self-Realization and Professional Development
From Curiosity to Competences: Lifelong Learning as an Instrument of Self-Realization and Professional Development

Author(s): Irena Kiss, Veronika Luketić
Subject(s): Adult Education
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: Lifelong learning; finance; educational motivation; employability; curiosity

Summary/Abstract: The study, The Impact of Lifelong Learning on Personal and Professional Development, aims to examine the factors influencing participation in lifelong learning, with an emphasis on demographic variables, barriers, and educational motivation. Gender, age, education level, and employment status significantly influence participation in lifelong learning. The greatest differences were found among women, young adults, and highly educated and employed respondents. Women prefer visual and blended learning methods, while employed participants also tend to choose blended approaches. Motivational drivers related to curiosity, identified as the key motivational factor, demonstrate their dominant role in educational decision-making, surpassing professional motivation and career incentives.

  • Issue Year: 15/2026
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 2785-2800
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English
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