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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
Download full textBrew, Christine R. – 2001
In an attempt to understand the intellectual experiences of women returning to the education system to learn mathematics, data were collected from 11 women in 2 adult mathematics class in Australia who were early school leavers between the ages of 35 and 50 with between 1 and 4 children ranging in age from 2 to 17. Participants were interviewed…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Programs
