The charts illustrate the reasons why adults decided to study in 2005 and how they believed the cost of education should be distributed.
It is clear that the most adults studied for personal growth or career improvement. Financially, individuals were seen as the primary contributors, followed by employers and taxpayers. This suggests that education was largely viewed as a personal responsibility with some external support.
According to the bar chart, the most common reason for studying was personal interest, with 40% of adults choosing this. Gaining qualifications was the second most significant reason, accounting for 38%. Additionally, 22% found studying beneficial for their current jobs, while 20% wanted better promotion opportunities or simply enjoyed learning. Changing jobs motivated 12% of respondents, and only 9% pursued education for socializing.
The pie chart shows opinions on cost distribution. The highest proportion (40%) believed individuals should bear the main expense. Employers were expected to contribute 35%, while taxpayers were assigned 25% of the costs.