Applies Successful Aging to Adult Development
Journey of Adulthood by Barbara R. Bjorklund discusses the aspects of 'successful aging,' covering growth and development from emerging adulthood to old age. The author combines new and classic research as well as first person experience of adult development. This title helps students understand the development of adults as they leave adolescence and move through their adult years until the end of life. Comprised of both large longitudinal studies and major theories of adult development as well as smaller studies of diverse groups, students will see the influences of gender, culture, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomics background on this journey.
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Relates to the Real World - With updated references throughout, the 8th edition reflects the changes in the world around us and how they affect adult development. Topics include new information on how adults of all ages are becoming active users of social media, a look at the recent increase of single-person households, and how Facebook friends fit into one's social convoy.
Explores Diversity - Multidisciplinary research, such as nursing and public health, has been integrated. Coverage on research being done by the international community, including contributions from Swedish, Japanese, Israeli, and Egyptian scientists.
Integrates Theory - Rather than a separate chapter, theories material is interwoven into the chapters dealing with the topics of those theories.
New to this edition Key content updates include:
Current events added to table of normative history-graded influences.
The role of methylation in epigenetic inheritance.
Research on noise exposure levels for MP3 players.
Evidence that high levels of sports participation in adolescents is risk for osteoarthritis in young and middle adulthood.
Studies of master athletes (up to age 90) and their oxygen uptake abilities.
The connection between blue screens (smart phones, tablets, e-games) and insomnia.
The prevalence of hookups - casual sex without commitment - among emerging adults.
The concept of food deserts - neighborhoods with a high number of fast food restaurants and a low number of stores selling healthy food.
The question of resveratrol as an anti-aging supplement.
New findings on genes that are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
The relationship between sports-related head injury and Alzheimer's disease.
The rising use of assistance animals and comfort animals to foster independence in people with disability.
Evidence of stereotype threat affecting memory ability of older people.
The increased use of social networking by older adults, along with cell phone use and e-games.
New research on effective driver's training for older adults.
Research on emerging adults and young adults who return to their parents' home due to the poor economy in the last decade. Much of this shows that it fosters intergenerational solidarity.
Research on how same-sex parents divide up housework and childcare tasks.
The concept of grandfamilies, children being raised by grandparents when parents are not present in the household.
Longitudinal study of attachment from birth to 18 years.
Five key components that predict very well a couple's relationship quality 5 years into the future.
Journey of Adulthood by Barbara R. Bjorklund discusses the aspects of 'successful aging,' covering growth and development from emerging adulthood to old age. The author combines new and classic research as well as first person experience of adult development. This title helps students understand the development of adults as they leave adolescence and move through their adult years until the end of life. Comprised of both large longitudinal studies and major theories of adult development as well as smaller studies of diverse groups, students will see the influences of gender, culture, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomics background on this journey.
Samples Preview sample pages from Journey of Adulthoood
Download the detailed table of contents
Features
Relates to the Real World - With updated references throughout, the 8th edition reflects the changes in the world around us and how they affect adult development. Topics include new information on how adults of all ages are becoming active users of social media, a look at the recent increase of single-person households, and how Facebook friends fit into one's social convoy.
Explores Diversity - Multidisciplinary research, such as nursing and public health, has been integrated. Coverage on research being done by the international community, including contributions from Swedish, Japanese, Israeli, and Egyptian scientists.
Integrates Theory - Rather than a separate chapter, theories material is interwoven into the chapters dealing with the topics of those theories.
New to this edition Key content updates include:
Current events added to table of normative history-graded influences.
The role of methylation in epigenetic inheritance.
Research on noise exposure levels for MP3 players.
Evidence that high levels of sports participation in adolescents is risk for osteoarthritis in young and middle adulthood.
Studies of master athletes (up to age 90) and their oxygen uptake abilities.
The connection between blue screens (smart phones, tablets, e-games) and insomnia.
The prevalence of hookups - casual sex without commitment - among emerging adults.
The concept of food deserts - neighborhoods with a high number of fast food restaurants and a low number of stores selling healthy food.
The question of resveratrol as an anti-aging supplement.
New findings on genes that are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
The relationship between sports-related head injury and Alzheimer's disease.
The rising use of assistance animals and comfort animals to foster independence in people with disability.
Evidence of stereotype threat affecting memory ability of older people.
The increased use of social networking by older adults, along with cell phone use and e-games.
New research on effective driver's training for older adults.
Research on emerging adults and young adults who return to their parents' home due to the poor economy in the last decade. Much of this shows that it fosters intergenerational solidarity.
Research on how same-sex parents divide up housework and childcare tasks.
The concept of grandfamilies, children being raised by grandparents when parents are not present in the household.
Longitudinal study of attachment from birth to 18 years.
Five key components that predict very well a couple's relationship quality 5 years into the future.
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