Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 -- Recurring Issues in the Development of Personality in Adulthood; Chapter 2 -- Occupational Changes in Adulthood; Chapter 3 -- Cognitive Abilities During Adulthood; Chapter 4 -- Sex Roles; Chapter 5 -- Sexual Relationships and Marriage; Chapter 6 -- Changes in Values and Attitudes; Chapter 7 -- Reactions to Death and Dying; Chapter 8 -- The Use of Personal Documents in Understanding Adult Personality Development; Chapter 9 -- The Idiographic Approach to Personality Development; References; Author Index; Subject Index; About the Author
Summary
These companion volumes reflect an expansion of the coverage of Wrightsman's earlier book 'Personality Development in Adulthood'. They encourage readers to look at the evolving nature of their own lives, and include case studies throughout to illustrate concepts in a thought-provoking, non-technical manner
