Middle adulthood : a lifespan perspective
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 Perspective explores these issues by bringing together a distinguished group of international contributors associated with a range of prestigious longitudinal studies.
X, 425 p. ; 24 cm.
9780761988533, 076198853X
1103637045
PrefacePart I: The Study of Middle Age: Historical and Demographic Perspectives1. Historical Perspectives of Middle Age Within the Life Span - Hans-Werner Wahl & Andreas Kruse2. The Midlife Generation in the Family: Patterns of Exchange and Support - Martin Kohli & Harald KunemundPart II: Early Life Influences on Middle Age3. Genetic Influences on Midlife Functioning - Nancy L. Pedersen, Erica L. Spotts, & Kenji Kato4. Personality in Young Adulthood & Functioning in Middle Age - Lea Pulkkinen, Taru Feldt, Katja Kokko5. Impact of Past Transitions on Well-being in Middle Age - Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello, Sonja Perren6. Cognitive Development in Midlife - Mike Martin & Daniel ZimprichPart III: Impact of Middle Age on Functioning in Late Life7. The Development of Physical and Mental Health from Late Midlife to Early Old Age - Dorly J. H. Deeg8. Cognitive Trajectories in Midlife and Cognitive Functioning in Old Age - Sherry L. Willis & K. Warner Schaie9. Self-Development at Midlife: Lifespan Perspectives on Adjustment and Growth - Jessica Dörner, Charlotte Mickler, & Ursula M. Staudinger10. Middle Age and Identity in a Cultural and Lifespan Perspective - Freya Dittmann-Kohli11. Metacognition in Midlife - Christopher Hertzog & Roger A. DixonPart IV: Summary and Future Directions12. Midlife Development: Past, Present, and Future Directions - Mike Martin and Sherry L. WillisAuthor IndexSubject IndexAbout the EditorsAbout the Contributors