The Journey of Adulthood

by Bee, Helen L.; Bjorklund, Barbara R.

• ISBN13: 9780130109538
• ISBN10: 0130109533
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This best-selling book discusses the aspects of " successful aging, " covering growth and development from young adulthood to old age, and the impact that culture, gender, and individual differences have on these processes. Its conversational and positive tone keeps readers interested in the subject matter, as it encourages them to apply the concepts of the book to their own lives. It presents research findings, theories, and models from the fields of developmental psychology, social psychology, health psychology, sociology, and others to discuss topics of prevention, compensation, gains, and losses. For psychologists, sociologists, and gerontologists interested in a valuable resource for information about the aging process.

Table of Contents

PREFACE	XIII
1 DEFINING THE JOURNEY: SOME ASSUMPTIONS, DEFINITIONS, AND METHODS	2	(30)
2 THEORIES OF ADULT CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT	32	(30)
3 PHSICAL CHANGES	62	(36)
4 CHANGES IN HEALTH AND HEALTH HABITS	98	(30)
5 COGNITIVE CHANGES	128	(32)
6 SOCIAL ROLES IN ADULTHOOD	160	(34)
7 DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS	194	(38)
8 WORK AND WORK ROLES IN ADULTHOOD	232	(40)
9 CHANGES IN PERSONALITY AND MOTIVATION	272	(32)
10 THE GROWTH OP MEANING	304	(27)
11 DEALING WITH THE STRESSES OF ADULT LIFE	331	(29)
12 THEMES OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT: AN OVERVIEW	360	(18)
13 THE FINAL STAGE DEATH AND DYING	378	(22)
14 THE SUCCESSFUL JOURNEY: PATHWAYS, TRAJECTORIES, AND GULLIES	400