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Hughes, Julie A.; Graham, Steve – 1985
A conceptual framework for adult development is proposed, based on a synthesis of the literature on role theory and various age-related adult developmental theories. It is proposed that adult development may not be as linear, uniform, and age-related as has been suggested. An individual adult could be in varying developmental stages across the…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Students, Developmental Stages, Higher Education

Unger, Rhoda K.; Sussman, Lori E. – Sex Roles, 1986
Examines cognitive barriers to an individual's personalizing information about social discrimination against groups in which he/she is a member. Results suggest that individuals are more aware of discrimination against others than against themselves and are more likely to attribute personal efficacy and control to themselves than to others. (SA)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Behavior Change, Cognitive Development, Females