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Peer reviewedZepelin, Harold; And Others – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1987
Studied white and blue-collar men and women using a questionnaire seeking designation of the most suitable ages for various role transitions and age-related attributes. Comparisons with 1950s findings indicated loosening of the norms, but with continuing adherence to a prescriptive timetable and with persistent socioeconomic differences. Results…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Age Differences, Attitudes
Peer reviewedLipka, Richard P.; Goulet, L. R. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1981
Attitudes toward the profession were determined among different aged teachers and students enrolled in teacher education programs. No age differences in attitudes among the teacher samples were found but intergroup differences in attitudes were found between students and teachers. These results support Neugarten's hypothesis concerning effect of…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Age Differences, College Students, Education Majors
Thomas, Jeanne L.; Sanders, Linda M. – 1985
Recognizing the salience of the family in middle and later life, researchers have recently shown increased interest in grandparenting. Population trends which suggest that grandparenting is an experience relevant to many individuals and families for longer periods of time than ever before emphasize the need to examine grandparenting as an…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Age Differences, Child Caregivers, Child Rearing
