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Peer reviewedHawkins, Alan J.; And Others – Journal of Family Issues, 1993
Explores developmental implications for fathers of underinvolvement in child care using Erikson's conception of adult development and his emphasis on achieving generativity. Suggests processes by which fathers may develop generativity and outlines challenges they face in achieving it. Suggests that man's involvement in child care may be crucial to…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Child Caregivers, Child Rearing, Developmental Tasks
Peer reviewedFagan, M. Michael; Ayers, Kenneth, Jr. – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1982
Described the adult development of 23 police officers. Found that subjects passed through a series of psychosocial stages and that stress and stress management were an important part of this process. Training and administrative implications are discussed. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Tasks, Life Style
Peer reviewedThomas, Marilyn L.; Kuh, George D. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1982
Identifies the common elements from three popular adult development theories (Gould, Levinson et al., and Sheehy). Synthesizes these elements into a framework for describing development during the young adult years. Defines the concept of developmental transition. Discusses the implications of a composite adult development framework for helping…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks
