Adult Development and Aging: Biopsychosocial Perspectives (Seventh Edition)

By: Stacey B. Whitbourne and Susan Krauss Whitbourne

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Synopsis: The process of successful aging involves being able to overcome the threats to physical and psychological well-being presented by the aging process. Successful aging also involves the ability to become engaged with life in terms of both relationships and productive activity; successful cognitive aging refers to individuals who perform above average compared to their age group. Subjective well-being, a component of successful aging, is higher in older adults, a phenomenon referred to as the paradox of well-being. The WHO's movement to foster global age-friendly environments will make it possible for more individuals to feel connected to their communities and be able to fulfill their personal goals, regardless of age. The seventh edition of Adult Development and Aging: Biopsychosocial Perspectives incorporates material that we believe is vital to our understanding of this rapidly developing and fascinating field of study.