
Life in the Middle
Psychological and Social Development in Middle Age
Academic Press
Published on 3. November 1998
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-12-757230-7 (ISBN)
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Description
There is a growing body of scientific knowledge regarding development during the middle years which has so far been relegated to discipline-specific texts and journals (e.g., clinical psychology and endocrinology).
Life in the Middle consolidates main findings across disciplines, with a life-span perspective regarding mid-life. Coverage includes individual development in middle age from the psychological and biological perspectives as well as the sociocultural context in which middle-aged individuals live and work, including physical health in mid-life, psychological well-being, cognitive development, the impact of work on the individual, and the general development of the "self." This age period is increasingly becoming the focus of scholarly attention as the largest cohort in U.S. history are now moving into the middle years (e.g., the "babyboomers"). From 1990 to 2015 the number of middle-aged people will increase 72 percent from 47 to 80 million.
Life in the Middle consolidates main findings across disciplines, with a life-span perspective regarding mid-life. Coverage includes individual development in middle age from the psychological and biological perspectives as well as the sociocultural context in which middle-aged individuals live and work, including physical health in mid-life, psychological well-being, cognitive development, the impact of work on the individual, and the general development of the "self." This age period is increasingly becoming the focus of scholarly attention as the largest cohort in U.S. history are now moving into the middle years (e.g., the "babyboomers"). From 1990 to 2015 the number of middle-aged people will increase 72 percent from 47 to 80 million.
Reviews / Votes
"This volume helps fill the need for literature and research related to adult development (roughly ages 40-64)...All of the selections emphasize a contextual approach to understanding the diversity of middle development--the complex interplay of bio-psycho-social-cultural factors. Academic (upper-division undergraduate and up) and lay readers alike should find this readable volume interesting and useful. It could easily serve as a primary or secondary text in a specialized course." --CHOICE, 1999"Willis and Reid deserve praise for creating a book that... meets... the worthy goals they set for themselves." --CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY, 2000
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
AUDIENCE: Researchers and academics in gerontology, social psychology, and sociology; individuals interested in adult behaviour.
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
610 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-757230-7 (9780127572307)
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Sherry L. Willis | James B. Reid
Life in the Middle
Psychological and Social Development in Middle Age
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11/1998
Academic Press
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Persons
James B. Reid is trained as a developmental psychologist, gerontologist, and clinical psychologist. He currently teaches at Washington University in St. Louis and is in private practice specializing in adult development and aging. Dr. Reid is currently president of the St. Louis Psychological Association.
Editor
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, U.S.A.
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
Content
Theoretical Perspectives on Midlife
P. Moen and E. Wethington, Midlife Development in a Life Course Context
S.K. Whitbourne and L.A. Connolly, The Developing Self in Midlife
S.D. Rosenberg, H.J. Rosenberg, and M.P. Farrell, The Midlife Crisis Revisited
Biological Functioning and Physical Health at Midlife
S.S. Merrill and L.M. Verbrugge, Health and Disease in Midlife
N.E. Avis, Women's Health at Midlife
I.C. Siegler, B.H. Kaplan, D.D. Von Dras, and D.B. Mark, Cardiovascular Health: A Challenge for Midlife
Psychosocial Functioning at Midlife
C.L.M. Keyes and C.D. Ryff, Psychological Well-Being in Midlife
M. Clark-Plaskie and M.E. Lachman, The Sense of Control in Midlife
M.H. Huyck, Gender Roles and Gender Identity in Midlife
S.L. Willis and K.W. Schaie, Intellectual Functioning in Midlife
B.J. Avolio and J.J. Sosik, A Life-Span Framework for Assessing the Impact of Work on White-Collar Workers
J.D. Reid and S.L. Willis, Middle Age: New Thoughts, New Directions
P. Moen and E. Wethington, Midlife Development in a Life Course Context
S.K. Whitbourne and L.A. Connolly, The Developing Self in Midlife
S.D. Rosenberg, H.J. Rosenberg, and M.P. Farrell, The Midlife Crisis Revisited
Biological Functioning and Physical Health at Midlife
S.S. Merrill and L.M. Verbrugge, Health and Disease in Midlife
N.E. Avis, Women's Health at Midlife
I.C. Siegler, B.H. Kaplan, D.D. Von Dras, and D.B. Mark, Cardiovascular Health: A Challenge for Midlife
Psychosocial Functioning at Midlife
C.L.M. Keyes and C.D. Ryff, Psychological Well-Being in Midlife
M. Clark-Plaskie and M.E. Lachman, The Sense of Control in Midlife
M.H. Huyck, Gender Roles and Gender Identity in Midlife
S.L. Willis and K.W. Schaie, Intellectual Functioning in Midlife
B.J. Avolio and J.J. Sosik, A Life-Span Framework for Assessing the Impact of Work on White-Collar Workers
J.D. Reid and S.L. Willis, Middle Age: New Thoughts, New Directions