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Fales, Ann W. – Educational Gerontology, 1981
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…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Change