A1 Journal article (refereed)
Sustainability of learning at work : experiences of police, hospital, and ICT personnel (2024)

Collin, K. M., Jaakkola, M., Keronen, S., & Lemmetty, S. (2024). Sustainability of learning at work : experiences of police, hospital, and ICT personnel. Studies in Continuing Education, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1080/0158037x.2024.2314695

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Collin, Kaija Marjukka; Jaakkola, Marianne; Keronen, Sara; Lemmetty, Soila

Journal or series: Studies in Continuing Education

ISSN: 0158-037X

eISSN: 1470-126X

Publication year: 2024

Publication date: 07/02/2024

Volume: Early online

Publisher: Routledge

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0158037x.2024.2314695

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/93725

Abstract

Global megatrends, such as digitalisation, and contemporary crises have highlighted the importance of continuous development and learning in the work context. Learning can be inspiring and motivating but also stressful when generating competence that is not applicable or has poor utilisability. In this study, we approached the ambivalent nature of learning at work from the sustainability perspective. According to the literature, sustainability of learning can consist of four broad aspects: transferability and continuity of learning, well-being, and temporality. We aimed to examine experiences of learning among personnel in three work-life contexts: preventive police work, hospitals, and information and computer technology (ICT). Using theory-driven thematic analysis, we revealed a variety of aspects of sustainability of learning and their different emphases in the three studied contexts. The main finding is that learning and well-being are closely intertwined and temporally framed in sustainability of learning. Based on this finding, we discuss practical implications and future research directions.

Keywords: on-the-job learning; lifelong learning; sustainable development; well-being at work; information and communication technology sector; hospitals; police (organisations)

Free keywords: sustainability of learning; well-being; work; ICT; hospital; police

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Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2024

Preliminary JUFO rating: 1