The effect of tourism students' tendency to provide services on lifelong learning tendency: Van example

The predisposition to provide service can be expressed as the willingness of individuals to apply the knowledge they have acquired about providing service. These variables need to be analysed in order to determine whether this willingness will affect the individual's openness to development. The understanding of lifelong learning recognises that learning is independent of temporal and spatial limitations and emphasises that the desire to learn can take place anywhere. Lifelong learning is a positive concept that shows the continuity of personal development. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of tourism students' service tendency on their lifelong learning tendency. The research population consists of tourism students studying in Van province. In the research, sample selection was made and data were taken from seven different educational institutions by choosing convenience sampling method. The data to be used in the research were collected by questionnaire. Data were collected from 408 participants through face-to-face and online surveys. As a result of the research, a strong positive relationship was found between service tendency and lifelong learning tendency. In line with the results obtained, suggestions for the relevant people were presented. Key Words : Lifelong learning, Service orientation, Tourism Quantity of Page x+123 x+120 x+12: : ix+93 Advisor : Assoc. Prof. Sağbetullah MERİÇ