Journey of Adulthood
by Barbara R. Bjorklund Ph.D.Edition: 7th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2010-12-10
Publisher(s): PEARSON
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Summary
For undergraduate courses in Adulthood and Aging, Gerontology, and#xA0;Adult Development. #xA0; This best-selling book discusses the aspects of #x1C;successful aging,#x1D; covering growth and development from young adulthood to old age, and the impact that culture, gender, ethnicity, and individual differences have on these processes. #xA0; For Barbara Bjorklund, the subject matter in Journey of Adulthood#xA0; 6ehas never been far from home: as a middle-aged adult who is on this very journey along with her husband, looking ahead toward their parents who are in late adulthood and back toward their children who are making their own way through adulthood, she has found that there is always room to learn#xA0;- always room to#xA0;grow. One of the major goals of this text is to capture this dynamic process of adult development from young adulthood to the end of life. Its core is made up of research findings from large-scale projects and major theories of adult development, but it also reflects smaller studies of diverse groups, showing the influences of gender, culture, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic background on this journey. Combined, this material creates for an exciting and thorough view on the process of "successful aging."
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Adult Development
Basic Concepts in Adult Development
Sources of Stability
A Word about "Age"
Setting the Course: Some Guiding Perspectives
Developmental Research
A Final Word
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 2 - Physical Changes
Theories of Primary Aging
Physical Changes During Adulthood
Changes in Physical Behavior
Individual Differences in Primary Aging
Can We "Turn Back the Clock" of Primary Aging?
An Overview of the Physical Changes in Adulthood
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 3 - Health and Health Habits
Mortality Rates and Causes of Death
Morbidity Rates, Illness, and Disabilities
Specific Diseases
Mental Disorders
Individual Differences in Health
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 4 - Cognitive Abilities
Intelligences
Memory
Real-World Cognition
Individual Differences in Cognitive Change
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 5 - Social Roles
Social Roles and Transitions
Gender Roles and Gender Stereotypes
Social Roles in Early Adulthood
Social Roles in Middle Adulthood
Social Roles in Late Adulthood
Social Roles in Atypical Families
The Effect of Variations in Timing
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 6 - Social Relationships
Theories of Social Relationships
Intimate Partnerships in Adulthood
Relationships with Other Family Members
Friendships in Adulthood
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 7 - Work and Retirement
The Importance of Work in Adulthood
Selecting a Career
Age Trends in Work Experience
Work and Personal Life
Retirements
A Concluding Note
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 8 - Personality
Personality Structures
Theories of Personality Development
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 9 - The Quest for Meaning
Why a Chapter on the Quest for Meaning
The Study of Age-Related Changes in Meaning Systems
Theories of Spiritual Development
Integrating Meaning and Personality: A Preliminary Theoretical Synthesis
The Process of Transition
Commentary and Conclusions
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 10 - Stress, Coping, and Resistance
Stress, Stressors, and Stress Reactions
Types of Stress
Effects of Stress
Coping with Stress
Resilience
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 11 - Death and Bereavement
Achieving an Understanding of Death
The Process of Death
After Death Occurs: Rituals and Grieving
Lying and Dying: A Final Word
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
Chapter 12 - The Successful Journey
Themes of Adult Development
Variations in Successful Adult Development
Summary
Key Terms
Suggested Reading
References
Glossary
Credits
Author Index
Subject Index
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