- Title
- Fostering social policies for engagement of older men in learning and improvement of their health and wellbeing
- Creator
- Mark, Rob; Golding, Barry
- Date
- 2012
- Type
- Text; Journal article
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/33432
- Identifier
- vital:5830
- Identifier
- ISSN:2044-5458
- Abstract
- A range of demographic, educational, training, health and well-being data confirm that men are experiencing a range of dilemmas, particularly after the age of retirement. This article is based primarily on findings and insights from recent, mixed method, field research in Ireland and Australia and suggests engagement in learning in informal community setting can have a positive impact on older men’s health and well-being. The article reflects on what lessons empirical research findings might have for policy makers and government and service providers interested in promoting men’s improved health and well-being and what implications there are for the creation a culture of lifelong learning. It draws conclusions from attitudes and experiences of older men already learning in community contexts in Australia and Ireland and from complementary research in the United Kingdom. Through exploration of factors that shape attitudes of men towards learning, it explains why some older men are often overlooked in local and community learning provision and policies. It identifies several types of informal, group-learning environment, contexts and organisations that positively engage older men and promote wellbeing for individuals, families and communities. Finally, it examines policy and practice for older men’s learning in Ireland and Australia and how policies might positively re-engage older men.
- Relation
- International Journal of Education and Ageing Vol. 2, no. 3 (September 2012 2012), p. 221-236
- Rights
- © International Journal of Education and Ageing
- Rights
- This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
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