This thesis deals with studies of matures beside their job and
family. A theoretic part consists of two main chapters. The
first chapter concerns lifelong learning and education, the
second focuses on adult education issues. An empiric part
contains methodology and interpretation of implemented research
which is focused on finding out how the adults connect their
studies and work to family life. Thus, it deals with their
study motivation, possible complications, also with supporting
mechanisms, which facilitate their studies, then it deals with
other people’s attitude to their studies, time management and
finally also with benefits resulting from the studies.