"Adulthood is an accessible text combining detailed accounts of the main theories and evidence on the psychology of adulthood with thorough discussion and commentary. It includes some modern slants on the classic research and the up-to-date theories. Cross-cultural issues and examples have been included in every chapter, and various bias' are identified and explained. Evie Bentley has written an ideal guide to this topic for students studying developmental psychology.
The book begins with a definition of lifespan psychology then is divided into sections dealing with early adulthood, middle adulthood and late adulthood. The theories of Erikson, Levinson and Gould and others are covered, and life events such as marriage and partnering, parenting and divorce are discussed. There is a commentary on the cognitive changes that occur with ageing, and various alternative theories are explained which take a psychodynamic view, or focus on continued development rather than crises and failing. Finally thereis a study aids section with sample essays and examiner comments.
The book requires little or no background knowledge and makes an ideal introduction for students of psychology or sociology. It will also be of interest to anyone in the health or social care professions.
Autorentext
Evie Bentley is Head of Psychology at Hillview School for Girls and at Hugh Christie Technology College, Tonbridge, Kent. She is also an Adult Education Psychology Tutor, West Sussex (Burgess Hill and Crawley), and Tutor and Second Year Module Leader in Developmental Psychology for International Correspondence School's online Psychology degree. She has chaired the Association for the Teaching of Psychology (1999 - 2002), and edited the ATP Newsletter and Journal.
Zusammenfassung
Adulthood is an accessible text which deals with the vital area of adult psychological development. It combines detailed accounts of the main theories and evidence on the psychology of adulthood with thorough discussion and commentary, presented in a concise and friendly form. The book's approach encourages engagement with the main theories of this highly relevant topic, as well as including less well-known models of adulthood for discussion.The book begins with a definition of lifespan psychology, and further chapters include early and middle adulthood; the life events approach; marriage; parenting; divorce; and old age. It includes some modern slants on the classic research, as well as the up-to-date theories, and alternative theories are introduced. Cross-cultural issues and examples have been included in every chapter, and various biases are identified and explained. The final section has sample essays on this topic with extremely helpful examiner's comments, as well as a useful glossary.Evie Bentley has written an ideal guide to this topic, which requires little or no background knowledge. It provides a useful introduction for both A-level and undergraduate students of psychology or sociology, and will also be of interest to anyone in the health or social care professions and to those with a general interest in developmental psychology.
Inhalt
Introduction to Lifespan Psychology.Early and Middle Adulthood. Family and Relationships in Adulthood. Late Adulthood. Alternative Theories. Study Aids.