Development of Lifelong Education in the Republic of Croatia: An Analysis of Trends in PhD Graduations

Autor(i)

  • Ivana Vrdoljak University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2023-0014

Ključne riječi:

lifelong education, Republic of Croatia, PhD, gender, social sciences, economy

Sažetak

This research thoroughly examines the development and present condition of lifelong education in the Republic of Croatia, with a particular emphasis on the patterns related to individuals who have obtained a PhD degree. This study encompasses data at both the national level and country-specific levels, facilitating a comprehensive analysis of regional discrepancies and patterns. Moreover, this study differentiates data based on gender, providing insights into gender-related patterns within higher education. The initial results indicate diverse growth rates among counties, and significant gender differences were observed. The discussion pertains to improving lifelong education and ensuring equal educational opportunities for all individuals in Croatia, considering the consequences of the findings above. This paper provides a significant resource for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders interested in the continued development and improvement of Croatia's education system.

Biografija autora

Ivana Vrdoljak, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia

Ivana Vrdoljak graduated from the Faculty of Physics, University of Rijeka, with a Master of Education in mathematics and physics. She acquired her PhD in lifelong learning at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. Ivana works at the University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb. Currently, she is chair of the Department of Informatics in Health Care. Her research interests are lifelong learning, education, and information technologies. She has participated in several research conferences and published scientific papers. The author can be contacted at ivana.vrdoljak@zvu.hr

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Objavljeno

2024-05-01

Kako citirati

Vrdoljak, I. (2024). Development of Lifelong Education in the Republic of Croatia: An Analysis of Trends in PhD Graduations. ENTRENOVA - ENTerprise REsearch InNOVAtion, 9(1), 132–142. https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2023-0014

Broj časopisa

Rubrika

Health, Education, and Welfare