Adult personality development : theories and concepts

Author(s)

• Wrightsman, Lawrence S.

Bibliographic Information

Adult personality development : theories and concepts

Lawrence S. Wrightsman

Sage Publications, c1994

• v. 1
• v. 2
• pbk. : v. 1
• pbk. : v. 2

Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Contents of Works

• v. 1. Theories and concepts
• v. 2. Applications

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

v. 1 ISBN 9780803943995

Description

Why do we, as adults, have the personality characteristics we do? No one explanation is accepted by all; however, in this greatly expanded version of his earlier book, Personality Development in Adulthood, Wrightsman helps us understand and organize the three broad theoretical approaches to explain psychological changes during the period from adolescence to the onset of late adulthood. Each of these approaches--early formation theories, stage theories, and the dialectical approach--are described and contrasted in order to help us more easily compare our experiences with those of others. Case histories, relevant current events, and boxed inserts are used throughout the book to illustrate important concepts in a thought-provoking, lively manner. Written in a compelling, non-technical style, the book is accessible to students and interested readers from all disciplines, especially psychology, clinical and developmental psychology, aging, family studies, sociology, gender studies and nursing.

Table of Contents

Conceptions of Personality Development in Adulthood Psychoanalysis as an Early-Formation Theory Theorists' Lives Do They Determine Their Theories? Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development Psychobiography and Personality Development in Adulthood Contemporary Stage Theories Havighurst and Gould Contemporary Stage Theories Daniel Levinson The Dialectical Approach Change Versus Consistency in Personality Development An Attempt at Integration

Volume

pbk. : v. 1 ISBN 9780803944008

Description

Why do we, as adults, have the personality characteristics we do? No one explanation is accepted by all; however, in this greatly expanded version of his earlier book, Personality Development in Adulthood, Wrightsman helps us understand and organize the three broad theoretical approaches to explain psychological changes during the period from adolescence to the onset of late adulthood. Each of these approaches--early formation theories, stage theories, and the dialectical approach--are described and contrasted in order to help us more easily compare our experiences with those of others. Case histories, relevant current events, and boxed inserts are used throughout the book to illustrate important concepts in a thought-provoking, lively manner. Written in a compelling, non-technical style, the book is accessible to students and interested readers from all disciplines, especially psychology, clinical and developmental psychology, aging, family studies, sociology, gender studies and nursing.

Table of Contents

Conceptions of Personality Development in Adulthood Psychoanalysis as an Early-Formation Theory Theorists' Lives Do They Determine Their Theories? Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development Psychobiography and Personality Development in Adulthood Contemporary Stage Theories Havighurst and Gould Contemporary Stage Theories Daniel Levinson The Dialectical Approach Change Versus Consistency in Personality Development An Attempt at Integration

Volume

v. 2 ISBN 9780803944015

Description

This stimulating book and its companion volume, Adult Personality Development: Theories and Concepts, reflect an expansion of the coverage of Wrightsman's initial book, Personality Development in Adulthood. The luxury of greater length has permitted an exploration of new topics, including the use of a wider variety of sources including scholarly articles and books, biographies, and case studies. Increased attention is devoted to creativity in adulthood, to learning and memory, to marriage stability, and other topics. The book provides a focus for a Psychology of Adulthood course that encourages students to look at the evolving nature of their own lives. Particular attention is given to developing an extensive set of references (over 700 in this volume) as an aid to scholars. Adult Personality Development will attract a wide readership among students and professionals of Psychology, Developmental and Clinical Psychology, Aging, Family Studies, Social Psychology, Gender Studies and Nursing.

Table of Contents

Recurring Issues in the Development of Personality in Adulthood Occupational Changes in Adulthood Cognitive Abilities During Adulthood Sex Roles Sexual Relationships and Marriage Changes in Values and Attitudes Reactions to Death and Dying The Use of Personal Documents in Understanding Adult Personality Development The Idiographic Approach to Personality Development

Volume

pbk. : v. 2 ISBN 9780803944022

Description

This stimulating book and its companion volume, Adult Personality Development: Theories and Concepts, reflect an expansion of the coverage of Wrightsman's initial book, Personality Development in Adulthood. The luxury of greater length has permitted an exploration of new topics, including the use of a wider variety of sources including scholarly articles and books, biographies, and case studies. Increased attention is devoted to creativity in adulthood, to learning and memory, to marriage stability, and other topics. The book provides a focus for a Psychology of Adulthood course that encourages students to look at the evolving nature of their own lives. Particular attention is given to developing an extensive set of references (over 700 in this volume) as an aid to scholars. Adult Personality Development will attract a wide readership among students and professionals of Psychology, Developmental and Clinical Psychology, Aging, Family Studies, Social Psychology, Gender Studies and Nursing.

Table of Contents

Recurring Issues in the Development of Personality in Adulthood Occupational Changes in Adulthood Cognitive Abilities During Adulthood Sex Roles Sexual Relationships and Marriage Changes in Values and Attitudes Reactions to Death and Dying The Use of Personal Documents in Understanding Adult Personality Development The Idiographic Approach to Personality Development

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA23049851
• ISBN:
  • 0803943997
  • 0803944012
  • 0803944004
  • 0803944020
• LCCN: 93043076
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: 2 v.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BF724.85.P47
  • DC20 : 155.6
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Personality
  • LCSH : Adulthood -- Psychological aspects
  • LCSH : Aging -- Psychological aspects