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This study examined the metaphorical perception of master students about lifelong learning term. In this context, phenomenology pattern which is a qualitative research model was used as the research model. The study group was determined with sampling criteria which is one of the purposeful sampling methods. Therefore, 31 postgraduate students who have distance education at Sakarya University Institute of Education Sciences occupied in the study group. A semi-structured interview form was developed by the researchers for collecting data. Some measures were taken in order to ensure trustworthiness, and some methods were applied in order to consider confirmability, credibility, dependability and transferability criteria. The data was analyzed with content analysis method. After this analysis, total 31 different metaphors about lifelong learning were developed. The metaphors were categorized according to their rationals. Based on these rationals, four categories were made in which requirement, development, continuity and encouragement categories existed. In the light of these findings, the results were produced, and the discussions were made. After that, some suggestions were presented for future authors and studies.

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