The chapter examines lifelong learning as a key factor in personal development and social cohesion, focusing on the strengths and challenges of educational processes. It highlights lifelong learning’s importance for active ageing by promoting inclusion, soft skills development, and psycho-physical well-being. Recent data on lifelong learning participation across Europe are presented, showing that Italy lags behind other countries. The chapter also explores the motivations driving adults to engage in learning, such as personal growth, improved job opportunities, and social interaction. In its conclusion, the text suggests strategies to enhance the effectiveness of lifelong learning processes, including stronger coordination among public and private stakeholders and greater recognition of non-formal learning.
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Chapter Title
Lifelong learnin g e invecchiamento attivo in Italia. Punti di forza e criticità
Authors
Michele Bertani
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0744-7.10
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2025
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© 2025 Author(s)
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Book Title
Accompagnare la longevità
Book Subtitle
Buone pratiche educative e formative per l’invecchiamento attivo
Editors
Vanna Boffo, Michele Bertani, Donatella Bramanti, Rabih Chattat, Laura Formenti
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
628
Publication Year
2025
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© 2025 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0744-7
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0743-0
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0744-7
eISBN (xml)
979-12-215-0745-4
Series Title
Studies on Adult Learning and Education
Series ISSN
2704-596X
Series E-ISSN
2704-5781