FAMILY, SOCIAL LIFE, AND LEISURE: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CARACAS AND IN MONTREAL
Abstract
Research was carried out with respect to adult students enroled in first and second cycle programs at the Simon Rodriguez University, of Caracas, and at the Université de Montreal. The objective was to compare the effects that studies can have on various dimensions of adult life, effects being taken to mean either reactions or perceived changes in a specifie context (spouses, children, parents, friends, colleagues). The results of the research show that the major difference between the two groups lies in three of the dimensions of adult life: family, social life, and leisure activities. Types of reactions and perceived changes otherwise present many similarities. RÉSUMÉ Une recherche a été menée auprès d'étudiants adultes inscrits à des programmes de 1 er et de 2e cycles à l'Université Simon Rodriguez de Caracas et à l'Université de Montréal. Le but était de comparer les impacts que peuvent avoir les études sur diverses dimensions de la vie adulte, les impacts étant entendus soit comme des réactions, soit comme des changements perçus dans un entourage spécifique (conjoints, enfants, parents, amis, collègues de travail). Les résultats de la recherche indiquent que la différence majeure entre les deux groupes réside dans la conception de trois des dimensions de la vie adulte: la famille, la vie sociale et les loisirs. Par ailleurs, les types de réactions et de changements perçus présentent de nombreuses similitudes.Downloads
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1992-04-01
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Blais, M., & Zerpa Pulido, A. (1992). FAMILY, SOCIAL LIFE, AND LEISURE: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CARACAS AND IN MONTREAL. McGill Journal of Education / Revue Des Sciences De l’éducation De McGill, 27(002). Retrieved from https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/8034
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