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Direct linkNikitin, Jana; Schoch, Simone; Freund, Alexandra M. – Developmental Psychology, 2014
A study with n = 55 younger (18-33 years, M = 23.67) and n = 58 older (61-85 years, M = 71.44) adults investigated age-related differences in social approach and avoidance motivation and their consequences for the experience of social interactions. Results confirmed the hypothesis that a predominant habitual approach motivation in younger adults…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Motivation, Peer Acceptance, Social Isolation
Download full textPracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2017
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2017, taking place in Budapest, Hungary, from 29 of April to 1 of May, 2017. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Anxiety, Cognitive Restructuring, Outcomes of Treatment
Peer reviewedBin, Yi – Adult Education Quarterly, 1994
Argues that adult education must be concerned with coordination of adult development and social development. Suggests that the functions of adult education are adjustment to social needs, economic growth, enriched intellectual content, and enhancement of individualization. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Coordination, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedKassam, Yusuf O. – Convergence, 1974
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedFales, 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
Peer reviewedPeterson, Candida C. – International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 1996
Two studies regarding beliefs about descriptive and prescriptive age norms for adults in developmental transitions were examined in a sample of 214 Australian university students ages 17 to 50. Discusses research methodology. The probable consequences for self-esteem, mental health, and life planning are discussed in the context of the research…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Adults, Age
Billett, Stephen – 2002
A study conceptualized bases for learning in workplaces, examining reciprocity between how individuals are afforded access to workplace activities and guidance and how workers elect to engage in what they are offered. These reciprocal bases for thinking, acting, and learning are called "co-participation at work." The contributions that…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Development, Cognitive Processes, Employer Employee Relationship
