Lawrence S. Wrightsman 
Adult Personality Development 
Volume 2: Applications

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.

Tabella dei contenuti

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