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Novak, Mark – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1986
Finds that Erikson's model of ego development fails to see the relationship between individual crises and the modern postmetaphysical world view, where the meaning of life is in question. Suggests that Erikson's description of crisis and ego integration remains sound but should be tied to the specific problems associated with living in modern…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Life Satisfaction, Personality Development, Self Concept

Thomas, Jeanne L. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1989
Interviewed 301 grandparents concerning their relationship with one grandchild. Findings revealed no differences in relationship associated with grandchild gender or with maternal/paternal grandparent status; nor were there significant interaction effects. Grandmothers expressed greater satisfaction than did grandfathers; grandfathers stressed…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Family Relationship, Grandchildren, Grandparents