Abstract
Introduction: Learning experiences in childhood and adolescence are crucial in establishing the basis for lifelong learning, including parental education, learning experiences and the perceived labour market benefits of education.
Methods: In this research, life path interviews were conducted (n=62), partly semi-structured and partly in-depth interviews with adult respondents (40<).
Results: In this study, the goal is to provide examples of how the interviewees perceive lifelong learning in the light of their childhood and youth learning experiences and their family environment’s attitude towards learning.
Discussion: This paper aims at finding answers to the question of how the understanding of lifelong learning is influenced by the supportive role of the family, whether learning is a value in the family.
Limitations: Due to the nature of the topic, this writing did not aim for representativeness in the selection of interviewees, but it is considered that they can be used to illustrate or nuance the guidelines.
Conclusions: The present work also confirms the role and importance of the family and socialisation environments, which can act as a deterrent as well as a pull.