Meeting educational needs at the University of the Third Age - the participants' perspective | Exlibris Social Gerontology Journal
Published : 2024-09-30

Meeting educational needs at the University of the Third Age - the participants' perspective

Dorota Augustyn

https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0833-0743

Tomasz Berek

https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4895-2501

Katarzyna Dendek

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5295-6979

Sandra Kempa

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5528-5691

Abstract

This article aimed to show the importance of the needs of seniors participating in universities of the third age. Narrative interviews were conducted with seniors attending U3A in Silesia and Małopolska. Through the analysis, the category was selected U3A as a place to meet needs. It concerns the development of diverse passions and interests in many areas, for example, art, reading, sports, and language. Moreover, it also refers to using abilities and competencies, which allows seniors to feel needed. It also supports taking care of health needs through exercise classes and providing knowledge in the above–mentioned field. It is also essential to maintain relationships with others and meet new people. Based on research, it was agreed that U3A members find it worth participating in U3A as it is a suitable environment for developing hobbies, acquiring knowledge, and sharing one's skills. The factors mentioned above support the fulfillment of the needs of seniors.

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educational needs, learning, U3A participants, meeting needs



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Augustyn, D., Berek, T., Dendek, K., & Kempa, S. (2024). Meeting educational needs at the University of the Third Age - the participants’ perspective. Exlibris Social Gerontology Journal, 26(1), 51–68. https://doi.org/10.57655/EXLIBRIS_1_2024_3

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