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Nikitin, Jana; Freund, Alexandra M. – Developmental Psychology, 2018
Social approach and social avoidance goals (i.e., approach of positive and avoidance of negative outcomes in social situations) are important predictors of the feeling of being socially integrated or isolated. However, little is known about the development of these goals across adulthood. In a large diary study with N = 744 young (18-39 years),…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Motivation, Interpersonal Competence, Social Isolation
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Borella, Erika; Meneghetti, Chiara; Ronconi, Lucia; De Beni, Rossana – Developmental Psychology, 2014
The study investigates age-related effects across the adult life span on spatial abilities (testing subabilities based on a distinction between spatial visualization, mental rotation, and perspective taking) and spatial self-assessments. The sample consisted of 454 participants (223 women and 231 men) from 20 to 91 years of age. Results showed…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Visualization