Factors that motivate nontraditional learners with dyslexia to pursue second degrees

The purpose of this basic interpretive qualitative study was to explore the factors that motivate nontraditional learners with dyslexia to pursue second degrees. The two women and seven men who participated in the study were enrolled in or had completed second degrees in eight fields of study at six...

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Main Author Stephens, Janet A
Format Dissertation
LanguageEnglish
Published ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 01.01.2014
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Adult Basic Education
Adult education
Adult Learning
Adult Students
College Students
Data Analysis
Educational Attainment
Educational psychology
Grade 1
High Schools
Higher education
Higher Education Administration
Job Skills
Learning Disabilities
Learning Theories
Literature Reviews
Nontraditional Students
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:The purpose of this basic interpretive qualitative study was to explore the factors that motivate nontraditional learners with dyslexia to pursue second degrees. The two women and seven men who participated in the study were enrolled in or had completed second degrees in eight fields of study at six nationally accredited institutions in five states. Their experiences were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews and coded and categorized for further analysis. The four themes that emerged from the analysis as motivational factors for pursuing second degrees included: Aspirations, Career Objectives, Education Objectives, and Life Changing Events.
ISBN:132155656X
9781321556568