Life in the Middle: Psychological and Social Development in Middle Age
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsv
- Contributorsxiii
- Prefacexv
- Part I: Theoretical Perspectives on Midlife1
- Chapter 1. Midlife Development in a Life Course Context3
- Introduction3
- Lives in Context6
- Alternative Pathways: Transitions and Trajectories9
- Subjective Definitions13
- Social Change and Individual Lives16
- References18
- Chapter 2. The Developing Self in Midlife25
- Theoretical Perspectives on Personality Development in Midlife25
- The Central Role of Identity in Adult Personaliy Development27
- A Theoretical Model of Adult Identity Development28
- Identity Styles in Middle Adulthood31
- Empirical Research on the Self in Middle Adulthood33
- The Role of Context in Identity Development36
- Reciprocal Influences on Development41
- Summary42
- References43
- Chapter 3. The Midlife Crisis Revisited47
- Introduction47
- The Midlife Crisis Story in the 1960s and 1970s48
- Midlife Crisis as Personal Myth: The Emergence of Narrative Psychology52
- The Studies55
- Conclusions67
- References70
- Part II: Biological Functioning and Physical Health at Midlife75
- Chapter 4. Health and Disease in Midlife77
- Aging Processes78
- Disease Prevalence and Incidence81
- Risk Factors for Disease86
- Symptoms90
- Disability91
- Social Roles and Health92
- Mortality93
- Conclusion96
- References97
- Chapter 5. Women's Health at Midlife105
- Introduction105
- Menopause106
- Psychosocial and Cultural Factors Associated with Menopause119
- Long-Term Changes Following Menopause129
- Conclusions137
- References137
- Chapter 6. Cardiovascular Health: A Challenge for Midlife147
- Understanding Heart Disease148
- Changing Rates of Disease149
- Midlife as a Time for Behavior Change150
- Understanding Risky Behavior150
- Middle Age with Heart Disease152
- Conclusion155
- References155
- Part III: Psychosocial Functioning at Midlife159
- Chapter 7. Psychological Well-Being in Midlife161
- Introduction161
- A Theory-Driven Perspective on Psychological Well-Being162
- Empirical Studies165
- Toward Explanations of Well-Being174
- Future Directions: The Study of Social Well-Being177
- References178
- Chapter 8. The Sense ofContro1 in Midlife181
- What Is the "Sense of Control?"182
- Sense of Control across the Life-Span184
- Individual Differences and Sense of Control in Midlife194
- Mental Well-Being and Sense of Control200
- Concluding Remarks201
- References202
- Chapter 9. Gender Roles and Gender Identity in Midlife209
- Approaches to the Study of Gender209
- Social Stereotypes, Gender Identity, and Behavior210
- Models to Explain Gender Differences225
- Implications for Research, Social Policy, and Personal Life Planning229
- References230
- Chapter 10. Intellectual Functioning in Midlife233
- The Seattle Longitudinal Study234
- Age-Related Change in Basic Mental Abilities236
- Cohort Differences in Abilities: Parent versus Baby Boom Cohorts241
- Longitudinal Change in Everyday Skills and Competencies243
- Summary243
- References246
- Chapter 11. A Life-Span Framework for Assessing the Impact of Work on White-Collar Workers249
- The Changing Nature of White-collar Work251
- Summary259
- Current Aging and Work Behavior/Performance Patterns260
- Age Grading/Norms and Their Impact on Work Behavior261
- Age Differences in Cognitive Ability264
- Summary268
- Using "Life Structures" to Examine Connections between Individuality and Career Development269
- Some Implications and Conclusions270
- References271
- Chapter 12. Middle Age: New Thoughts, New Directions275
- Development in Midlife Is Understood within a Historical and Sociocultural Context276
- Midlife Development Is Influenced by an Interaction of Heredity and Environment276
- Midlife Development Involves Both Continuity and Discontinuity277
- The "Midlife Crisis" Has Been Overdramatized277
- Midlife Development Is Determined by Both Early and Later Experiences278
- The Family Plays a Large Role in Midlife Development278
- Gender Differences and Gender Equality Are Important Issues279
- Midlife Development Is Determined by an Interaction of Biological, Psychological, and Social Process279
- Midlife Individuals Deserve Better Health Care280
- Author Index281
- Subject Index295
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.
Key Features
* Contributors are outstanding scholars in the field of adult development
* Addresses critical theoretical issues in midlife
* Includes important contributions to our understanding of physical health at midlife
* Presents a thorough review of women's health at midlife
* Takes a holistic approach to biopsychosocial functioning at midlife
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.
Key Features
* Contributors are outstanding scholars in the field of adult development
* Addresses critical theoretical issues in midlife
* Includes important contributions to our understanding of physical health at midlife
* Presents a thorough review of women's health at midlife
* Takes a holistic approach to biopsychosocial functioning at midlife