Background: The long-term prognosis associated with adolescent symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the general population is virtually unknown. In this study, the relationship of early borderline symptoms to subsequent psychosocial functioning and attainment was investigated based on data from the Children in the Community cohort.…

The need for adults to view students as persons and for schools to exist for the purpose of helping to promote the growth of these persons is discussed. (DB)

The process of aging is not a steady decline; there is in every individual the potential for continuous growth and maturation through adulthood well into old age. (JD)

Many studies point out the importance of marital satisfaction for well-being. However, although being married is still the norm in middle and old age, research on the determinants of marital satisfaction has neglected long-term marriages. While research on short-term marriages mainly focuses on partner fit (e.g., in personality traits and…

This book is written for adults who are interested in learning to manage change constructively. It is designed to be useful as a self-help resource should the learner be working independently. However, it is especially intended to provide a good text for teachers or trainers who are leading credit courses or non-credit workshops on various topics…

Proposes collaborative counseling as a comprehensive definition of adult counseling. Presents rationale for definition based on broad implications for counselors of adult development and life transitions literature. Discusses three perspectives as a conceptual framework for defining the phenomenology of the counselor of adults. Outlines elements…

The nature of learning disabilities in adulthood is examined in relation to theoretical models and research related to adult development. The basic assumptions of a life span developmental approach are presented, and specific mediating variables influencing adaptation to significant life events are discussed. (Author/CL)

Explores the impact of disability on psychosocial development in old age and vice versa. Considers both the ways that physiological disabilities influence normative psychosocial development in the final stage of the life cycle and the kinds of influence psychosocial factors may have on the older person's experience of disability. (Author/BL)

Argues against the position that the utilization of the more immature defenses increases as a function of aging. Examines empirical evidence pertaining to age-related regression of defenses, and discusses aspects of the biosocial context in which aging occurs that might influence the employment of various defenses. (JAC)

Compared Sibling Thematic Apperception Test scores of 30 men and 30 women, divided equally between stages of child-rearing and empty nest, who had same-sex, closely-spaced sibling, to examine sibling relationships during adulthood. Results showed no differences in affiliation or conflict theme frequencies between two life stages. Separation themes…

Suggests basic truths about adult behavior: (1) adult behavior is determined by transition, not age; (2) adults are motivated to learn and change by a need to control, belong, matter, master, renew, and take stock; and (3) adult readiness for change depends on situation, support, self, and strategies. (JOW)

Adult perceptions of adolescents are clouded by ideology and rhetoric. Adolescence tends to be regarded as a pathology in need of cure. A caring community cannot be created until adults recognize the place of adolescents--as ideas and as real people--in their own lives. (SK)

Mentors' roles include standing behind the learner (creating a supportive "holding environment"); leading the learner (acting as guide); face to face (listening, questioning, making connections); and shoulder to shoulder (acting as companion, ally, and co-learner). (SK)

Investigated whether distinct phase of artistic development evolves in late adulthood. Older adults (n=24) completed drawing completion task. Data revealed changes in various aspects of line use across lifespan, but statistics were not powerful enough to support stage theory of late artistic development. (Author/NB)