Is lifelong learning making a difference? Research-based evidence on the impact of adult learning

Citation

Field J (2012) Is lifelong learning making a difference? Research-based evidence on the impact of adult learning. In: Aspin D, Chapman J, Evans K & Bagnall R (eds.) Second International Handbook of Lifelong Learning. Springer International Handbooks of Education, 26. Dordrecth: Springer, pp. 887-898. http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-94-007-2360-3/page/1

Abstract
The chapter examines the evidence for claims that lifelong learning has a measurable impact on individual earnings, on individual well-being, and on the wider community. In particular, it focuses on recent studies that explore longitudinal data, following people's behaviour over time. It also tries to identify where those benefits flow, as this may have implications for who is to share in meeting the costs.

Keywords
lifelong learning; adult education; longitudinal research; well-being; community development