| Description |
x, 425 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Historical perspective of middle age within the lifespan / Hans-Werner Wahl and Andreas Kruse -- The midlife generation in the family : patterns of exchange and support / Martin Kohli and Harald Kunemund -- Genetic influences on midlife functioning / Nancy L. Pedersen, Erica Spotts, and Kenji Kato -- Personality in young adulthood and functioning in middle age / Lea Pulkkinen, Taru Feldt, and Katja Kokko -- Impact of past transitions on well-being in middle age / Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello and Sonja Perren -- Cognitive development in midlife / Mike Martin and Daniel Zimprich -- The development of physical and mental health from late midlife to early old age / Dorly J.H. Deeg -- Cognitive trajectories in midlife and cognitive functioning in old age / Sherry Willis and K. Warner Schaie -- Self-development at midlife : lifespan perspectives on adaptation and growth / Jessica Dörner, Charlotte Mickler, and Ursula Staudinger -- Middle age and identity in a cultural and life span perspective / Freya Dittmann-Kohli -- Metacognition in midlife / Christopher Hertzog and Roger A. Dixon |
| Summary |
"Middle adulthood, generally defined as the period from age 40 to age 65, is a critical period of the life course. Sociocultural factors as well as experiences in adolescence and young adulthood can impact how we function in midlife. Furthermore, how we develop in middle age - the central period of our lives - can influence how well we cope in our later years. Middle Adulthood: A Lifespan Perspective explores these issues by bringing together a distinguished group of international contributors associated with a range of prestigious longitudinal studies." "Middle Adulthood is designed for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of adult development and aging. It is an excellent text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying midlife development in the departments of Developmental Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Gerontology, Family Diversity, and Health."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Middle age -- Longitudinal studies.
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Middle age -- Social aspects.
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Middle-aged persons -- Social conditions.
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| Author |
Willis, Sherry L., 1947-
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Martin, Mike, 1965-
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| LC no. |
2005003173 |
| ISBN |
076198853X acid-free paper |
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076198853X hardback acid-free paper |
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