The provided charts present data from a survey concerning adult education, detailing both the motivations for undertaking study and public opinion on how it should be funded.
Overall, the primary reason adults choose to study is a personal interest in a subject, while it is believed that individuals should bear the greatest share of the financial cost.
Looking first at the reasons for study, personal interest in a subject is the most significant factor, accounting for 40% of responses. Gaining qualifications is also a major motivator at 38%, while the desire to be helpful in one’s current job represents 22%. Other reasons are less prominent: improving promotion prospects and the enjoyment of learning/studying both stand at 20%. The aim to change jobs (12%) and to meet people (9%) are the least common motivations.
Regarding the funding of courses, opinions on cost-sharing are divided into three parts. Individuals are expected to pay the largest proportion, at 40%. Employers are considered responsible for 35% of the costs, leaving the smallest share, 25%, to be covered by taxpayers.
In summary, while personal interest drives the decision to study, the public believes the cost burden should fall primarily on the individual learner, supported by their employer and the state.