Development through Adulthood

Now updated for its second edition, this illuminating textbook explores the developmental stages and changes during adulthood that define some of the most pivotal years of our lives. Relationships, cognitive ageing, parenthood, personality shifts, life crises, fulfilment, funerals, friendships, retirement, and death – all are presented in light of psychological theory and the latest research.Taking a thematic approach, the chapters cover interdependent areas of our cognitive, psychological, social, cultural and moral lives that constitute this fascinating area in psychology. Providing an empirical analysis, Robinson considers models for understanding behaviour and development, methods of collecting data and study design.Academically rigorous and elegantly written, Development through Adulthood is the perfect guide to classic and current research in the field. It is essential reading for students studying adult or lifespan development, gerontology and the psychology of ageing. It will also appeal to those studying an applied social science, and anyone interested in fully understanding adulthood and ageing. New to this Edition:- Spotlights on landmark studies, fully updated to cover the latest key research in each subject area- Increased focus on gender issues- Real-world applications boxes updated with current and relevant examples of important intervention strategies Cover Page Halftitle Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of contents List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements 1. Adult development: Concepts, history and paradigms 2. Research methods in adult development 3. Cognitive development 4. Emotional development 5. Motivational development 6. Psychosocial life stages, transitions and crises 7. Personality and ego development 8. Moral development 9. Wisdom 10. Spirituality and religiosity 11. Mental disorder, age and adult life events 12. Social developments in adulthood 13. Career development and retirement 14. Dying and bereavement Glossary References Index