Fostering Development in Midlife and Older Age: A Positive Psychology Perspective

This handbook discusses individual development across middle and late adulthood, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, and personality growth. It provides illustrative examples of prevention and intervention from a positive psychology perspective, covering topics such as happiness, grandparenthood, love and sexuality, loneliness, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and coping with death. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in developmental psychology, health psychology, gerontology, and public health.

Format: Hardback
Length: 500 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive handbook delves into a growing body of evidence surrounding individual development across middle and late adulthood. It offers a thorough examination of the concept of growth within midlife and older age, exploring the intricate interplay between various developmental domains, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, as well as personality growth. Recognizing the ongoing challenge of bridging theory and practice in developmental research, the handbook also aims to provide illustrative examples of prevention and intervention from a positive psychology perspective. These examples are carefully selected to cover a diverse range of topics relevant to individual development, spanning from happiness, grandparenthood, love, and sexuality to loneliness, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and coping with death.

Designed as a valuable resource for students and researchers in developmental psychology, health psychology, gerontology, and public health, this handbook provides a deep understanding of the complexities of human development. It is also of immense interest to practitioners, including counsellors, life coaches, psychotherapists, organizational psychologists, health professionals, social workers, and public health planners, who seek to apply research-informed strategies to promote well-being and enhance individual growth.

By integrating a wide range of perspectives and expertise, this handbook offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to understanding and promoting individual development throughout midlife and beyond. It serves as a valuable tool for scholars, practitioners, and anyone passionate about understanding the human journey and fostering positive change in individuals and communities.

Weight: 939g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031244483
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023