Presentation Information
[W-14]Gender and Generational Differences in Attitudes Toward Reskilling Among Japanese Adults
○Yutaro Ohashi1 (1. Shibaura Institute of Technology)
Keywords:
Reskilling,Adult education / learning,Employment,Lifelong learning,Japan
An online questionnaire survey on reskilling was conducted with 1,000 Japanese participants aged 20 and over, and the results were analyzed utilizing mixed methods. The research revealed that (1) only a limited number of individuals continue reskilling after completing their formal education; (2) many are unable to pursue reskilling due to concerns about factors such as cost and cost-effectiveness; (3) women and older individuals tend to place greater significance on social learning; and (4) women are typically in unstable employment and face additional barriers to reskilling due to responsibilities related to housework, child-rearing, and caring for their elderly parents.