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Theoretical developments in the psychology of aging
Author(s)Johannes J F Schroots
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 36, no 6, December 1996
Pagespp 742-748
KeywordsMental health [elderly] ; Theory ; Histories.
AnnotationThis article presents a summary overview of the most distinctive psychological theories of ageing since the Second World War. Theoretical developments are broadly classified into three periods. The Classical period (1940s-1970s) is represented by the developmental tasks / activity theory, disengagement / activity theory, personality theory of age and ageing, and cognitive theory of personality and ageing. The Modern period (1970s-1990s) includes theories on life-span development and ageing, reduced processing resources, personality and ageing, behavioural genetics and ageing. The New period (1980s-1990s) is represented by gerotranscendence and gerodynamics / branching theory. The overview ends with an outlook on psychogerontological theorising.
Accession NumberCPA-970701007 A
ClassmarkD: 4D: 6A

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