Consideration of the Factors that Create a Mindset for Continuous Learning of a Working Member of Society

This study examined the “factors that create a mindset for continuous learning of a working member of society” with the aim of promoting the development of recurrent education. The study was conducted on 21 participants of the “Shinshu 100-Year Business Program” and other programs based on the same concept that are being implemented in neighboring prefectures. By conducting interviews with people who have participated in the program, we obtained some factor candidates of the mindset to continue learning. And then, we conducted questionnaires to gauge empathy for the factors. The results derived factors that make the mindset to continue learning of member of society is “Experience of change through learning,” “Practice the ideal way of life,” “Fulfillment of a desire to grow and contribute to society,” and “Relationships with the environment and others.”