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Adults returning to school: the impact on family and work
Peter G Kirby1, Joan L Biever, Isaac G Martinez
1School of Business, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA. kirbp@lake.ollusa.edu
Abstract:
The authors examined the impact of attending a Weekend College (WEC) program on adult students' family, work, and social life. Student participants responded to a 26-item questionnaire and three open-ended questions. Regression analyses of the 566 completed surveys revealed that satisfaction with school and support from family and the work place were predictive of lower levels of stress. Content analyses of responses to open-ended questions showed that expected stress was the result of time constraints but also highlighted the positive aspects of continuing one's education. The study includes suggestions for designing programs to meet the needs of adult students.
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