Aug 2026· Revista on line de Política e Gestão Educacional· pp. e026097· 0 citations· 35 references
Abstract
Population ageing is transforming education and social policy across Europe. This study examines the role of Universities of the Third Age as spaces that connect lifelong learning with social participation among older adults. Quantitative and qualitative data from 135 participants were analysed to explore motivation, perceived benefits, and barriers to participation. The results show that later-life education supports cognitive activation, emotional well-being, and social connectedness, while fostering a sense of purpose and community belonging. However, participation in civic or policy-related activities remains limited, indicating the need for stronger institutional and policy support. The discussion situates these findings within current European and Czech debates on active ageing and lifelong learning. The study suggests that education in later life can serve as a form of social innovation, contributing to inclusion, empowerment, and intergenerational solidarity in an ageing society.
Population ageing has emerged as one of the major demographic challenges of the 21st century, raising important concerns about how mental health can be sustained in later life. In Europe, increasing longevity intersects with social, economic, and institutional inequalities that shape older adults’ opportunities for...
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Background: As populations age, addressing social and cultural determinants of health becomes crucial to reducing inequities among older adults. Many older people experience ageism and a sense of not being heard or taken seriously in society and within health and social care systems. Vulnerability in later life is ofte...
D. Nielsen, Linnea Marie Sjöberg Harboe, Sanne Have Beck et al.· International Journal of Int...· 0 citations
Young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) face significant risks of social exclusion and economic marginalisation. This study explores the motivational factors influencing their decisions to reengage with education or employment using a grounded theory approach. Data from semi-structured interviews...
While Russia has been implementing a policy of active aging over the past decade, stereotypes of passive old age, agism, and structural/age-related inequalities persist in real practices. Against the backdrop of the active digitalization of Russian society, public services, and ways of social participation, the social...
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BACKGROUND
Despite extensive debate on social policy and the growing range of instruments aimed at professional activation, the employment rate of people with intellectual disabilities remains low. This study seeks to identify the underlying causes of this situation.
METHOD
The research is based on 132 in-depth inter...
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