Socio-Demographic and Practice-Oriented Factors Related to Proficiency in Problem Solving: A Lifelong Learning Perspective

Autor/inn/en	Desjardins, Richard; Ederer, Peer
Titel	Socio-Demographic and Practice-Oriented Factors Related to Proficiency in Problem Solving: A Lifelong Learning Perspective
Quelle	In: International Journal of Lifelong Education, 34 (2015) 4, S.468-486 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0260-1370
DOI	10.1080/02601370.2015.1060027
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Problem Solving; Lifelong Learning; Skill Development; Learning Processes; Information Technology; Socioeconomic Influences; Demography; Literacy; Theories; Correlation; Models; Reading Habits; Germany; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Problemlösen; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Learning process; Lernprozess; Informationstechnologie; Sozioökonomischer Faktor; Demografie; Alphabetisierung; Schreib- und Lesefähigkeit; Theory; Theorie; Korrelation; Analogiemodell; Reading habit; Lesegewohnheit; Deutschland; USA
Abstract	This article explores the relative importance of different socio-demographic and practice-oriented factors that are related to proficiency in problem solving in technology-rich environments (PSTREs) and by extension may be related to complex problem solving (CPS). The empirical analysis focuses on the proficiency measurements of PSTRE made available by the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, which is relevant for gaining insight on some of the factors related to CPS. The purpose was to examine the relationship between the broad information processing experience that individuals gather in different contexts over the lifespan, and the chances to develop problem-solving skills that adults receive in different socio-demographic profiles. Results reveal that socio-demographic factors such as age, education and immigration status as well as practice-oriented factors such as ICT use and reading practice at and outside work are strongly related to proficiency. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01