The Constituencies of Adult Education Programs: Similarities and Differences Among Age Groups and Other Components of the Population

Authors

  • Frank T. Denton McMaster University
  • Peter C. Pineo McMaster University
  • Byron G. Spencer McMaster University

Keywords:

Adult education, Continuing education, Socioeconomic determinants, Multivariate regression

Abstract

Our multivariate regression analysis of 1984 Adult Education Survey data identifies significant influences on the propensity of individuals aged 25 and over to take courses and on types of courses they choose. Among such influences are age, education of self and parents, labour force characteristics, marital status, relationship to head, place of birth, language, and place of residence.

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2026-10-16

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Denton , F. T., Pineo , P. C., & Spencer , B. G. (2026). The Constituencies of Adult Education Programs: Similarities and Differences Among Age Groups and Other Components of the Population. Canadian Journal of Education Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 15(1), 72–90. Retrieved from https://cje-rce.ca/index.php/cje-rce/article/view/8430

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (1990)

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