Selected elements of the learning culture at Universities of Third Age in Poland
Selected elements of the learning culture at Universities of Third Age in Poland

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the results of analyses regarding some elements of a learning culture of seniors taking advantage of offers of institutions promoting knowledge. Selected elements concerning lifestyle have been analysed for example involvement in activities after classes at Third Age University, values which, as senior citizens argue, can contribute to a successful life, the level of satisfaction resulting from selected areas of life. Data collected in 2013 relating to 9673 people aged over 60 living in Poland selected at random were used for the analysis. Data gathered as part of Diagnoza Społeczna Project (Social Diagnosis Project www.diagnoza.com) were used as well. Seniors using offers of educational institutions have been compared with seniors not making use of those offers. It has been stated that the differences in terms of a level of activity concern the establishing of interpersonal relations and social activity, participation in culture, a level of life satisfaction. The differences in terms of seniors‘ opinions in the groups being compared about Friendship and Optimism as values which are a requirement for a successful life have also been identified.

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