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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
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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
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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
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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
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