This handbook contains knowledge about ageing within a variety of social sciences. It reflects the growth of ideas, information, and research literature on the social aspects of ageing that has occurred during the last five years.
Klaus Warner Schaie Bücher
MySearchLab equips students with a thorough understanding of the research process, enabling them to complete projects confidently and efficiently. Accessible online at www.MySearchLab.com, it offers immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. Additionally, MySearchLab provides extensive resources on the research process, including tips for navigating campus libraries, a step-by-step guide for writing research papers, and instructions for completing academic assignments with proper endnotes and bibliographies. The content presents a clear picture of adult development and aging, drawing from intensive scientific research. It challenges common stereotypes and interprets research data to provide an optimistic yet realistic view of the challenges faced by the elderly today. Key chapter topics include independence and intimacy in young adulthood, responsibility and failure during middle age, and the reintegration or despair of later life. Other subjects covered are research methodology, family dynamics, careers, personality development, learning and memory, intellectual and biological development, mental disorders, and death and bereavement. This resource is ideal for those wishing to appreciate the richness of life at all stages or to understand the experiences of older adults in their care.
