Abstract:
This synthesis aimed to examine adult self-durected learning in the eight factors namely : (1) open to learning opportunities (2) self concept as effective learner (3) initiative and independence in learning (4) informed acceptance of responsibility for one's own learning (5) love of learning (6) creativity (7) opsitive orientation to the future and (8) ability to use skills and problem solving skills by Luzy Medsen Guglielmino using Meta-analysis. The sample was 22-Master's degree theses passing 70 percent of the screening criteria of quality assessment. The instrument for data collection was a characteristic record sheet prepared by the researchdr. The statistical produres used for data analysisted of percentage, standard deviation and effect size.The research findings were as follow :1. The result of survey, correlation, experimental researches and effect size analysis revealed that self-directed learning characteristics in the eight factors were at a high level. In considering each particular factor : open to learning opportunity was at high level; while other factors were found at different levels. If considered regardless of effect size, the result of analysis revealed that being creativity and being initiative and independent in learning were at a moderate level.2. The result of correlation research analysis revealed that self-esteem, study's reason, achievement motive, attitude toward profession, democratic child-rearing, teacher's behavior, education level and learning by reading, listening, questioning, looking and observing were positive on adult self-directed learning. The result analysis of characteristics by sex, age, achievement, school level, school environment, experiences and marital stability revealed having no effect on adult self-directed learning.