Middle Adulthood: A Lifespan Perspective

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Preface Part I: The Study of Middle Age: Historical and Demographic Perspectives 1. Historical Perspectives of Middle Age Within the Life Span - Hans-Werner Wahl & Andreas Kruse 2. The Midlife Generation in the Family: Patterns of Exchange and Support - Martin Kohli & Harald Kunemund Part II: Early Life Influences on Middle Age 3. Genetic Influences on Midlife Functioning - Nancy L. Pedersen, Erica L. Spotts, & Kenji Kato 4. Personality in Young Adulthood & Functioning in Middle Age - Lea Pulkkinen, Taru Feldt, Katja Kokko 5. Impact of Past Transitions on Well-being in Middle Age - Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello, Sonja Perren 6. Cognitive Development in Midlife - Mike Martin & Daniel Zimprich Part III: Impact of Middle Age on Functioning in Late Life 7. The Development of Physical and Mental Health from Late Midlife to Early Old Age - Dorly J. H. Deeg 8. Cognitive Trajectories in Midlife and Cognitive Functioning in Old Age - Sherry L. Willis & K. Warner Schaie 9. Self-Development at Midlife: Lifespan Perspectives on Adjustment and Growth - Jessica Dorner, Charlotte Mickler, & Ursula M. Staudinger 10. Middle Age and Identity in a Cultural and Lifespan Perspective - Freya Dittmann-Kohli 11. Metacognition in Midlife - Christopher Hertzog & Roger A. Dixon Part IV: Summary and Future Directions 12. Midlife Development: Past, Present, and Future Directions - Mike Martin and Sherry L. Willis Author Index Subject Index About the Editors About the Contributors

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