Conclusions
The multivariate methods applied in this study allow to describe some aspects of barriers to lifelong learning process in
Poland. Agglomerative clustering procedure reveals that some of the obstacles to continuous education coexist. There is
one reason not combined with the others – the conviction that the training is not needed for person's work.
interdependence can be observed between health problems and unwillingness to learning because of advanced age as
well as between lack of time and no support from the employer. The considered socio-economic factors as gender, age,
educational level and place of residence have various impact on the declaration of particular barriers. The knowledge of
the effects of these factors may be helpful when developing the policy on lifelong learning.