Middle Adulthood: A Lifespan Perspective
Editat de Sherry L. Willis, Mike Martinen Limba Engleză Electronic book text – 2 iul 2012
`A very strong volume... This book will clearly be a "must-have" for scholars interested in midlife' -Michael Marsiske, University of Florida
`Midlife is no longer an "uncharted territory" in human development. A group of outstanding researchers from different countries focuses on this peak period in the life span... Various views, including historical, cultural, and socio-structural perspectives, are adopted... Comprehensive reviews of studies on almost all relevant domains of human development... are given and provide a colorful picture of what midlife in these days may be all about' -Sigrun-Heide Filipp, University of Trier, Germany
Middle adulthood, generally defined as the period from age 40 to age 65, is a critical period of the life course. Experiences in adolescence and young adulthood can impact how we function in midlife, as can sociocultural factors. Furthermore, how we develop in middle age – the central period of our lives - can influence how well we cope in our later years.
Middle Adulthoodexplores these issues by bringing together, under the guidance of editors Sherry L Willis and Mike Martin, a distinguished group of international contributors associated with a range of prestigious longitudinal studies.
Key features:
- Presents a much-needed longitudinal, lifespan perspective on middle age;
- Provides a multicultural perspective to determine universal normative patterns of midlife development;
- Addresses a broad scope of topics, including historical perspectives on the emergence of middle age as a normative developmental period in the life course, change and stability in personality, and cognitive development and decline.
Middle Adulthood is designed for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of adult development and ageing in the departments of Developmental Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Gerontology, Family Diversity and Health.
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ISBN-13: 9781452262437
ISBN-10: 1452262438
Pagini: 440
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1452262438
Pagini: 440
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
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Recenzii
"This
edited
book
is
a
very
interesting
and
welcome
addition
to
the
series
of
publications
recently
devoted
to
the
long
neglected
issue
of
development
during
middle
adulthood.
It
adopts
a
truly
lifespan
approach,
by
considering
not
only
development
between
40
and
65
years
of
age,
but
also
the
impact
that
adolescence
and
young
adulthood
can
exert
on
midlife,
and
the
continuity
from
middle
age
into
old
age.
Through
its
10
chapters,
it
covers
a
broad
range
of
topics,
from
the
development
of
the
self
to
cognitive
changes
to
genetic
influences.
All
chapters
provide
empirical
data,
based
on
major
longitudinal
studies
on
adult
development,
with
an
international
coverage.
The
book
also
provides
a
unified
perspective,
in
that
midlife
is
not
to
be
considered
a
period
of
mere
stability
as
has
often
been
proposed,
but
evinces
large
variability
both
across
individuals
and
across
psychological
functions;
all
chapters
demonstrate
nicely
the
necessity
of
adopting
a
multidimensional
view
on
development.
It
represents
a
well
informed
synthesis
of
the
current
work
on
midlife
development
from
leading
researchers
in
the
field
and
will
prove
useful
both
for
advanced
students
and
for
other
developmental
scholars."
In the early 21st century, with increased longevity and quality of life a real prospect for many in the Western world, Sherry Willis and Mike Martin have succeeded in bringing together contributions from some of foremost researchers in the field of mid-life developmental research.
Adults currently reaching the middle of their lives are in a unique position, experiencing the rewards and the challenges of the dramatic social, political and technological changes of the 20th century. The strength of this book lies in its’ ability to consider aspects of ageing from both American and European perspectives against a unique temporal context. The challenges for researchers are clearly identified, raising questions regarding the cultural validity of contemporary life-span research in an increasingly shrinking world as individuals both acknowledge common experiences and strive to maintain their uniqueness and diversity.
This volume underpins the need for a biopsychosocial research perspective into the challenges of mid-life and makes a valuable contribution to the on-going debate considering the affect of the pluralisation of life styles on life-span development.
A very strong volume. The combination of a longitudinal studies research base and an international collection of studies makes this a unique and unprecedented entry in this field....This book will clearly be a 'must-have' for scholars interested in midlife.
Midlife is no longer an 'uncharted territory' in human development. A group of outstanding researchers from different countries focuses on this peak period in the life span, when people are at the height of social power and have access to a rich supply of resources. Various views, including historical, cultural, and socio-structural perspectives, are adopted; reflections on the peculiarities of midlife and how it is intertwined with earlier and later periods of the life span are presented; finally, comprehensive reviews of studies on almost all relevant domains of human development (cognition and metacognition, personality, self and identity, physical and mental health and psychological well-being) are given and provide a colorful picture of what midlife in these days may be all about.
The book is unique because of the focus on longitudinal studies and international perspectives. There is no other book like it; existing volumes on mid-life development are either outdated or more narrowly focused. The author list is an impressive set of scholars….The chapters in this volume bring into clear focus the promise of the life span developmental perspective…. this book will be useful both as an advanced undergraduate or graduate course text and as a resource for scholars.
In the early 21st century, with increased longevity and quality of life a real prospect for many in the Western world, Sherry Willis and Mike Martin have succeeded in bringing together contributions from some of foremost researchers in the field of mid-life developmental research.
Adults currently reaching the middle of their lives are in a unique position, experiencing the rewards and the challenges of the dramatic social, political and technological changes of the 20th century. The strength of this book lies in its’ ability to consider aspects of ageing from both American and European perspectives against a unique temporal context. The challenges for researchers are clearly identified, raising questions regarding the cultural validity of contemporary life-span research in an increasingly shrinking world as individuals both acknowledge common experiences and strive to maintain their uniqueness and diversity.
This volume underpins the need for a biopsychosocial research perspective into the challenges of mid-life and makes a valuable contribution to the on-going debate considering the affect of the pluralisation of life styles on life-span development.
A very strong volume. The combination of a longitudinal studies research base and an international collection of studies makes this a unique and unprecedented entry in this field....This book will clearly be a 'must-have' for scholars interested in midlife.
Midlife is no longer an 'uncharted territory' in human development. A group of outstanding researchers from different countries focuses on this peak period in the life span, when people are at the height of social power and have access to a rich supply of resources. Various views, including historical, cultural, and socio-structural perspectives, are adopted; reflections on the peculiarities of midlife and how it is intertwined with earlier and later periods of the life span are presented; finally, comprehensive reviews of studies on almost all relevant domains of human development (cognition and metacognition, personality, self and identity, physical and mental health and psychological well-being) are given and provide a colorful picture of what midlife in these days may be all about.
The book is unique because of the focus on longitudinal studies and international perspectives. There is no other book like it; existing volumes on mid-life development are either outdated or more narrowly focused. The author list is an impressive set of scholars….The chapters in this volume bring into clear focus the promise of the life span developmental perspective…. this book will be useful both as an advanced undergraduate or graduate course text and as a resource for scholars.
Cuprins
Preface
Part I: The Study of Middle Age: Historical and Demographic Perspectives
1. Historical Perspectives of Middle Age Within the Life Span - Hans-Werner Wahl & Andreas Kruse
2. The Midlife Generation in the Family: Patterns of Exchange and Support - Martin Kohli & Harald Kunemund
Part II: Early Life Influences on Middle Age
3. Genetic Influences on Midlife Functioning - Nancy L. Pedersen, Erica L. Spotts, & Kenji Kato
4. Personality in Young Adulthood & Functioning in Middle Age - Lea Pulkkinen, Taru Feldt, Katja Kokko
5. Impact of Past Transitions on Well-being in Middle Age - Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello, Sonja Perren
6. Cognitive Development in Midlife - Mike Martin & Daniel Zimprich
Part III: Impact of Middle Age on Functioning in Late Life
7. The Development of Physical and Mental Health from Late Midlife to Early Old Age - Dorly J. H. Deeg
8. Cognitive Trajectories in Midlife and Cognitive Functioning in Old Age - Sherry L. Willis & K. Warner Schaie
9. Self-Development at Midlife: Lifespan Perspectives on Adjustment and Growth - Jessica Dörner, Charlotte Mickler, & Ursula M. Staudinger
10. Middle Age and Identity in a Cultural and Lifespan Perspective - Freya Dittmann-Kohli
11. Metacognition in Midlife - Christopher Hertzog & Roger A. Dixon
Part IV: Summary and Future Directions
12. Midlife Development: Past, Present, and Future Directions - Mike Martin and Sherry L. Willis
Author Index
Subject Index
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Part I: The Study of Middle Age: Historical and Demographic Perspectives
1. Historical Perspectives of Middle Age Within the Life Span - Hans-Werner Wahl & Andreas Kruse
2. The Midlife Generation in the Family: Patterns of Exchange and Support - Martin Kohli & Harald Kunemund
Part II: Early Life Influences on Middle Age
3. Genetic Influences on Midlife Functioning - Nancy L. Pedersen, Erica L. Spotts, & Kenji Kato
4. Personality in Young Adulthood & Functioning in Middle Age - Lea Pulkkinen, Taru Feldt, Katja Kokko
5. Impact of Past Transitions on Well-being in Middle Age - Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello, Sonja Perren
6. Cognitive Development in Midlife - Mike Martin & Daniel Zimprich
Part III: Impact of Middle Age on Functioning in Late Life
7. The Development of Physical and Mental Health from Late Midlife to Early Old Age - Dorly J. H. Deeg
8. Cognitive Trajectories in Midlife and Cognitive Functioning in Old Age - Sherry L. Willis & K. Warner Schaie
9. Self-Development at Midlife: Lifespan Perspectives on Adjustment and Growth - Jessica Dörner, Charlotte Mickler, & Ursula M. Staudinger
10. Middle Age and Identity in a Cultural and Lifespan Perspective - Freya Dittmann-Kohli
11. Metacognition in Midlife - Christopher Hertzog & Roger A. Dixon
Part IV: Summary and Future Directions
12. Midlife Development: Past, Present, and Future Directions - Mike Martin and Sherry L. Willis
Author Index
Subject Index
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Descriere
Middle
adulthood
is
a
critical
period
of
the
life
course.
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
Perspectiveexplores
these
issues
by
bringing
together
a
distinguished
group
of
international
contributors
associated
with
a
range
of
prestigious
longitudinal
studies.