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Impact of Attitudes on Participation in Adult Education and Training

Table 2: Items and descriptive statistics of individual items

Individuals' personal attitudes towards the value of AET M SD
F1.1: Attending courses and lectures on non-job-oriented education is essential for me. 3.17 1.60
F1.2: Having enough training and organised learning at work significantly benefits me. 3.31 1.62
F1.3: I often look for opportunities to learn something new in my free time. 3.42 1.50
F1.4: Learning new things at work is vital to me. 3.77 1.57
F1.5: I can't imagine being where I am now without my current education. 3.68 1.63
F1.6: I expect that I have to study for the rest of my life to succeed in my profession. 3.19 1.65
F1.7: I expect that I will return to school at least one more time in my life. 2.27 1.49
The attitudes towards the public value of AET
F2.1: The courses, workshops, training and lessons offered are of a high standard. 4.00 1.17
F2.2: Adults have many opportunities for their education. 3.61 1.46
F2.3: Everyone in the Czech Republic has the opportunity to participate in lifelong learning. 4.20 1.35
F2.4: Everyone can improve their social position thanks to lifelong learning. 4.17 1.29
F2.5: Women can participate in lifelong learning as easily as men. 4.43 1.37
F2.6 If one participates in lifelong learning, one is less likely to lose a job 3.84 1.40
F2.7: Thanks to continuing education, one earns much more money. 3.82 1.38
Emotional associations related to AET
F3p. Positive emotions
F3p.1: I am always looking forward to any educational opportunity. 3.41 1.40
F3p.2: When I find that I have made progress in learning, I am satisfied.  4.37 1.25
F3p.3: I am proud that education develops my abilities. 4.02 1.33
F3p.4: When I am successful in learning, I am proud of myself.  4.24 1.28
F3p.5: Continuing in learning gives me more confidence.  3.98 1.39
F3p.6: When I imagine I have learned something new, it encourages me. 4.24 1.28
F3n. Negative emotions
F3n.1: I get angry when I have to learn something new.  2.87 1.39
F3n.2: I am afraid I do not have the skills to continue my education. 2.86 1.46
F3n.3: I have not talent for learning 3.01 1.53
F3n.4: Education bores me to death.  2.82 1.50
F3n.5: I am often anxious when I have to learn something.  3.09 1.53
F3n.6: I am sick of learning.  2.42 1.44
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