Open AccessA Proposed Vision of Third-Age University in light of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
al-mağallaẗ al-duwaliyyaẗ li-l-abḥāṯ al-tarbawiyyaẗ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2519-6146
pISSN - 2519-6154
DOI - 10.36771/ijre.45.2.21-pp321-357
Subject(s) - sustainable development , third age , third world , political science , focus group , economic growth , descriptive research , medicine , sociology , business , gerontology , social science , development economics , marketing , economics , law
This study aims to present a proposal to the Third Age University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the light of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. This study is based on a descriptive approach through critical analysis of literature and studies covering third-age universities, and the qualitative research methodology through holding focus groups analyzing the opinions of experts and specialists about the proposal of the Third Age University. The results of the study reached the outlines of the Third Age University in the light of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The study also reached the most prominent international experiences regarding the Third Age University through: its goals, admission requirements, registration, principles, activities, education programs, administration, and financing. The study recommended activating the proposal to develop adult education programs in Saudi Arabia. Keywords: Third Age, Third Age University, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030