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Group dynamics in a discussion group for older adults: does gender play a role?

Lifelong learning programs continue to grow in span and scope. Few studies, however, have investigated how older ad... Show more
Lifelong learning programs continue to grow in span and scope. Few studies, however, have investigated how older adults themselves participate in group learning. The central question explored in our study was as follows: Does gender play a role in group dynamics for older adults? Two groups of volunteers (age 62 to 96 years) enrolled in a 16-week discussion group. Groups were videotaped and turns at talk were counted. Results revealed that although men were the minority, they accounted for a substantial proportion of the turns at talk for both groups. Further research on lifelong learning is needed to understand how gender dynamics may affect older learners.
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Authors: Medeiros, Kate de; Harris-Trovato, Dana; Bradley, Evelyn; Gaines, Jean ... [+] Show more

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Educational gerontology

Subjects: Gender; Lifelong learning; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more