Are we in control of our own development in adulthood, or are we
shaped by circumstances beyond our control? By adopting the concept
of intentional self-development (ISD), this text outlines an
action-theoretical approach to human development that emphasizes
both an individual's ability to shape their own development
throughout the lifespan, and the extent to which this potential is
limited. By examining general age-related changes and critical life
events, Intentional Self-Development and Positive Ageing explores
the adaptive cognitive-motivational processes that generate
positive development in adulthood, including developmental tasks,
cognitive changes, life-stage transitions, and biological and
neural processes. Leipold goes on to discuss the concept of
positive ageing, highlighting the flexibility of the term and
evaluating it from multiple perspectives to demonstrate its
subjectivity, as well as its importance. This text also discusses
the importance of resilience in positive development, contributing
to the search for conditions conducive to positive life conduct
across the lifespan. This book will be essential reading for
undergraduates and postgraduates studying lifespan development and
gerontology, positive psychology, or health psychology, as well as
researchers in those fields. It will also be of interest to
developmental counsellors, clinicians, and other applied
occupational groups who are seeking to understand the psychological
basis of actions.
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