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Download full textKramer, Deirdre A. – 1983
Post-formal operational thought is characterized by both relativism and dialecticism. To examine age differences across adulthood in relativistic and dialectical thought, and to determine whether formal operations are necessary but not sufficient for these forms of thought, 20 young (mean age, 19.6), 20 middle aged (mean age, 46.2), and 20 older…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Age Differences, Cognitive Processes
Mullins, Deborah – 1985
This study examined separation-individuation development issues for young adult women, from the perspective of object-relations theory. Its purpose was to explore a woman's perception of her relationship with mother as it is affected by age and request for psychotherapy as well as the relationship between mother-daughter bond and personality…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Daughters, Developmental Stages, Females
Neufeldt, David E.; And Others – 1985
Some researchers have suggested that there are developmental stages in adult life. If adult developmental stages exist, such stages would be reflected in one's career. Individuals would progress from their career dream when they first enter the work force through a period of stability, a mid-life transition period when they compare reality to…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Adult Development, Affiliation Need, Career Development
Merriam, Sharan B. – 1984
The purpose of this paper is to review and synthesize the literature on adult development and to suggest how this information can be applied to the practice of adult education. The first section discusses the nature of adult development, its definition, and key concepts. Sequential patterns of change in adulthood are examined in section 2,…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adults, Career Counseling
Peer reviewedIwasa, Nobumichi – Journal of Moral Education, 1992
Compares interview results to identify moral stages of United States and Japanese adults. Includes findings of postconventional reasoners to substantiate evidence of postconventional stages as adult stages. Reports major cultural differences in the approach to the fundamental value of human life. Suggests a need for examination of the conception…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Bias, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedNeysmith-Roy, Joan M.; Kleisinger, Carmel L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Describes an undergraduate course project where students helped mentally alert senior citizens write their life stories. By assisting senior citizens to organize memories and interpret life decisions, the students experienced stages they had not yet lived through. Students evaluated the course project as a positive learning and personal growth…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Biographies, Course Content
