Sage Publications Adult Personality Development: Volume 1: Theories and Concepts: 001

These stimulating companion volumes reflect an expansion of the coverage of Wrightsman's earlier book Personality Development in Adulthood. In the first volume, three broad theoretical approaches to explaining psychological changes from adolescence to late adulthood are examined: early formation theories; stage theories; and the dialectical approach. The second volume explores a number of new topics and pays increased attention to creativity in adulthood, to learning and memory, and to marriage stability. Additionally, a wider variety of sources, such as biographies, have been used.These compelling volumes encourage readers to look at the evolving nature of their own lives, and include case studies throughout to illustrate concepts in a thought-provoking, non-technical manner.