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Peer reviewedThomas, Marilyn L.; Kuh, George D. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1982
Identifies the common elements from three popular adult development theories (Gould, Levinson et al., and Sheehy). Synthesizes these elements into a framework for describing development during the young adult years. Defines the concept of developmental transition. Discusses the implications of a composite adult development framework for helping…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks
Download full textMayer, Peter J. – 1979
Homo sapiens is the only extant species for which there exists a significant post-reproductive period in the normal lifespan. Explanations for the evolution of this species-specific trait are possible through "non-deterministic" theories of aging positing "wear and tear" or the failure of nature to eliminate imperfection, or…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Biological Influences, Cultural Background
van Rooyen, J. – 1981
A study that examined the personality and environmental factors affecting South African female career interest and career commitment at different life phases resulted in development of a model of vocational behavior. Selected for the study sample were 111 graduated white women employed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. The…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Adult Development, Adults, Age
