Mature-Age Male Students in Higher Education: Experiences, Motivations and Aspir

Description: Mature-Age Male Students in Higher Education by Madeleine Mattarozzi Laming, Aileen Morris, Pamela Martin-Lynch The book will be of interest and value to students and scholars of mature-age male students, and aspirations and motivations within higher education more generally. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book explores the unique set of challenges faced by mature-age male undergraduates as they adapt to university study. The authors examine the motivations of mature male students for enrolling in higher education and their aspirations for life after graduation, in doing so filling a crucial gap in the current literature. Later access to higher education carries numerous benefits, including improved social mobility: it is therefore paramount to understand why men tend to be underrepresented among mature students. Exploring the intersections of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, culture and gender, and paying careful attention to the stories of the students themselves, the authors provide a thought-provoking analysis of an underrepresented student group. The book will be of interest and value to students and scholars of mature-age male students, and aspirations and motivations within higher education more generally. Back Cover The authors, through the inspiring stories of the student participants, succeed in providing valuable insight into the lives and identities of a significant sub-set of student diversity - mature-age men. In the process, this reveals another layer of meaning within the tapestry of students which now populates our universities. They conclude with important recommendations for institutions to improve and enhance the experience of those returning to education, offering them a greater chance to achieve their goals. -- Dr Cathy Stone , The University of Newcastle, Australia This book raises critical questions relating to the university experiences of a largely overlooked cohort of learners. Compelling narratives from older male students foreground the embodied nature of this return to learning, presenting hidden stories relating to the motivations, triumphs and desires of these men. For those readers passionate about developing a more holistic understanding of the contemporary HE student experience, this publication promises rich insight into a somewhat neglected population. -- Professor Sarah OShea , University of Wollongong, Australia This book explores the unique set of challenges faced by mature-age male undergraduates as they adapt to university study. The authors examine the motivations of mature male students for enrolling in higher education and their aspirations for life after graduation, in doing so filling a crucial gap in the current literature. Later access to higher education carries numerous benefits, including improved social mobility: it is therefore paramount to understand why men tend to be underrepresented among mature students. Exploring the intersections of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, culture and gender, and paying careful attention to the stories of the students themselves, the authors provide a thought-provoking analysis of an underrepresented student group. The book will be of interest and value to students and scholars of mature-age male students, and aspirations and motivations within higher education more generally. Madeleine Mattarozzi Laming is Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Education at Murdoch University, Australia. Aileen Morris is Principal Lecturer (retired) at the University of Lincoln, UK. Pamela Martin-Lynch is the former Manager of Student Learning in the Centre for University Teaching and Learning at Murdoch University, Australia. Author Biography Madeleine Mattarozzi Laming is Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Education at Murdoch University, Australia. Aileen Morris is Principal Lecturer (retired) at the University of Lincoln, UK. Pamela Martin-Lynch is the former Manager of Student Learning in the Centre for University Teaching and Learning at Murdoch University, Australia. Table of Contents PART I. Concepts, theories and issues.- Chapter 1. Mature-age male students.- PART II. Aspirations and motivations.- Chapter 2. Work.- Chapter 3. Family.- Chapter 4. Love of learning.- PART III. Studying, learning and fitting in.- Chapter 5. Attitudes to school.- Chapter 6. Fitting in on campus.- Chapter 7. Studying and learning.- PART IV. Conclusions and recommendations.- Chapter 8. Conclusions. Feature Examines the reasons and motivations held by mature-age male students as they enter higher education Analyses why men tend to be underrepresented among mature students Explores the intersections of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, culture and gender Details ISBN3030244776 Author Pamela Martin-Lynch Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 3030244776 ISBN-13 9783030244774 Format Hardcover Pages 160 Publication Date 2019-10-21 Short Title Mature-Age Male Students in Higher Education Subtitle Experiences, Motivations and Aspirations DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-24478-1 DEWEY 378.00811 Edition 1st Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland UK Release Date 2019-10-21 Illustrations X, 160 p. Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2019 Series Palgrave Studies in Gender and Education Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Alternative 9783030244804 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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