Reviews an extensive list of books and articles on middle-aged adults to assist practitioners in the helping professions (including educators and career and psychological counselors). (SK)

In dealing with middle-aged male protagonists, fiction writers have produced dramatic portrayals of mid-life changes that provide useful insights into adult development. (SK)

This review divides the literature on mentoring into three sections: mentoring in adult growth and development, in the business world, and in academic settings. Although the literature is biased in favor of the phenomenon, the concept needs clarification and more rigorous research and evaluation. (SK)

Discusses Robert Havighurst's study of developmental tasks for stages of life from infancy to older adulthood. Discusses the relevance of the findings in relation to adult education. (JOW)

Reviewing the literature on mid-life, the author concludes that many changes occur during middle age, but a mid-life crisis is not universal or age specific. (SK)

Reviews the research and theory related to middle age. The literature survey is divided into three parts: (1) When is middle aged?; (2) What are its psychosocial dynamics?; and (3) Is there a mid-life crisis? Suggests implications for educational practice. (Author/CSS)

This paper uses twentieth century American fictional literature to examine middle-age male development. Two historical periods, post World War I and post World War II, were chosen to provide a wide data base which could be analyzed over time. With seven American literature professors' aid, works of literary merit with a middle-aged male…