Employing a life span developmental systems perspective, this study used a 5-wave (1985-1992) Canadian longitudinal data set (N = 404) to examine trajectories of intrinsic and extrinsic work values and job entitlement beliefs from age 18 to 25. Piecewise growth models (Slope 1: age 18-20; Slope 2: age 20-25) showed intriguing patterns of change.…

Conducted interviews with 786 adults, randomly assigned after stratifying according to 3 socioeconomic classes, 9 age strata, 2 genders, and 3 working sectors. Identified three vocational trajectories within the three social classes, each comprising nine phases of working life. Implications concern equilibrated integration of adaptive and creative…

Formulates a model for viewing the transitions and losses of the aging process as opportunities for growth and self-enhancement. Reviews major categories of social-psychological transition events. Summarizes social-psychological resources that aging individuals bring to these events and discusses three processes of adaptation to transition…