Published by Pearson (September 30, 2014) © 2015
Barbara BjorklundJourney of Adulthood by Barbara R. Bjorklund discusses the aspects of “successful aging,” covering growth and development from emerging adulthood to old age. The author combines new and classic research as well as first person experience of adult development. This title helps students understand the development of adults as they leave adolescence and move through their adult years until the end of life. Comprised of both large longitudinal studies and major theories of adult development as well as smaller studies of diverse groups, students will see the influences of gender, culture, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomics background on this journey.
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- Chapter 1: Introduction to Adult Development
- Chapter 2: Physical Changes
- Chapter 3: Health and Health Habits
- Chapter 4: Cognitive Abilities
- Chapter 5: Social Roles
- Chapter 6: Social Relationships
- Chapter 7: Work and Retirement
- Chapter 8: Personality
- Chapter 9: The Quest for Meaning
- Chapter 10: Stress, Coping, and Resistance
- Chapter 11: Death and Bereavement
- Chapter 12: The Successful Journey