The Most Frequent Lenses To See Recent Program Planning For Adult: 1999-2003

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide information regarding which theoretical framework has been frequently involved into healthy debate in the field of program planning for adults during the past decade. Also, which research methodologies have been used during that period needs to be answered for future study. By using the ERIC database, 14 articles and 11 proceeding papers were analyzed. The findings indicated that political negotiation approach has viewed as the most popular research issue. Integrative approach has also been frequently studied in recent years. However, the linear essence of the traditional model continues to play a dominant role for many practitioners. Until today, qualitative methods are mainstreams in this field. Also, in order to link practice and theory, both qualitative and quantitative studies are recently contributing to develop a theoretical framework and provide empirical evidences in various settings.