Social Structure and Aging Psychological Processes |
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| Editor:
| Schaie, K. Warner
Schooler, Carmi |
| Series title: | Social Structure and Aging Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8058-0093-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1988 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Psychology Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $105.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume presents a systematic examination of the impact of social structures on individual behaviors and on their development in adulthood and old age. These papers and responses attempt to improve the reciprocal relationship between changes in social macro- and micro-structures and the process of psychological development in relation to issues of human aging. Using and combining concepts and data from various fields, this research promotes a better understanding of the effects of...
More DescriptionThis volume presents a systematic examination of the impact of social structures on individual behaviors and on their development in adulthood and old age. These papers and responses attempt to improve the reciprocal relationship between changes in social macro- and micro-structures and the process of psychological development in relation to issues of human aging. Using and combining concepts and data from various fields, this research promotes a better understanding of the effects of demographic patterns and social structures on the psychological development of adults.