Abstract
This study identified length of time out of school and institutional support among the factors associated with the decision to enroll in a higher education degree program. The study suggests that considering participation in the context of social capital can help adult educators better understand enrollment decisions.
Keywords
decision-making process, higher education, predicting enrollment, social capital, workforce development
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Recommended Citation
Stein, D. S.,
Trinko, L. A.,
&
Wanstreet, C. E.
(2008).
Seen in a New Light: Patterns of Adult Participation in Higher Education.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2008/papers/61
Seen in a New Light: Patterns of Adult Participation in Higher Education
This study identified length of time out of school and institutional support among the factors associated with the decision to enroll in a higher education degree program. The study suggests that considering participation in the context of social capital can help adult educators better understand enrollment decisions.
