The existential theory of radical mid-life career change is a theory focusing on work salient individuals around the age of 35 and beyond who have previously established a career path and who are in a position to alter that path due to minimal environmental constraints. The theory postulates that at around this age the realization of the finite…

Examines some of the major transitions of aging and factors that determine the individual's ability to adjust to these changes. Discusses difficulties in providing services for this group, such as developing a classification system, and indicates ways counseling services can help older persons cope with role transitions and losses. (LLL)

Examines the applications of a structured life-review technique in counseling elderly clients, illustrated by two case studies. Discusses the usefulness of life-review in role transitions involving self-esteem, intergenerational conflict, and preparation for both life and death. (JAC)

Describes a model designed to help counselors facilitate the midcareer change process. Portrays problems of typical midcareer changers using case studies. Presents intervention strategies in a framework that includes emotional adaption and cognitive decision making. (Author/ABB)

Compares the skills of student affairs personnel to those required in other management jobs. Notes that many individuals choose or are forced to leave student affairs field at mid-career and examines reasons why this occurs. Suggests that student affairs education and experience can have salutary effects even if an individual leaves the field.…

Studies of family life course often use hazard models to explain transition from one family status to another. Explains theoretical and methodological importance of hazard rates that change as function of time family is in given macro- or microlevel state. Examines how duration dependence is included in hazard models. (Author/NB)

Considers question of shifts in artistic and literary style from lifespan developmental perspective, focusing on change during midlife. Using Samuel Beckett as example, demonstrates relationship between his abrupt shift to playwriting and his entrance into midlife. Notes that theories of lifespan personality development suggest parallels between…

Uses findings from Seattle Longitudinal Study of adult cognitive development to assist discussion of event history analysis. Illustrates its application to data involving changes of states in individual behavior related to human aging. Describes hazard functions which permit assessment of future decline risk and prediction as to when individual…

Describes how women executives in their 40s and 50s are finding the corporate workplace less than fulfilling and are making major life changes. (JOW)

Presents concepts of life course, life cycle, life structure, and the adult development of the life structure in early and middle adulthood. Discusses six major issues that must be dealt with by every structural approach to adult development. (PS)

Discusses philosophical, economical, and psychological issues related to midlife, focusing on the ontological and economic aspects of life that seem to be particular challenges to those at the midpoint of their lives. Addresses the role of counselors and psychologists in facilitating the individual's awareness and choice in midlife. (LLL)

Discusses why midlife career change occurs, the number and type of people it affects, and how it causes problems (financially, emotionally, etc.). A list of selected studies of midlife career change is provided. (CT)

The author identifies and describes eight issues relevant to retirement preparation programs that can be used for program planning or setting criteria for program selection. (CH)

The author discusses the growing need to keep older workers in the labor force and the need for vocational education to address this population's need for retraining. He presents some of the problems and recommendations for older adult training programs. (CH)

The authors discuss trends in middle-aged adults' households, emphasizing phenomenon of adult children and elderly parents living with the "sandwiched" generation. Implications for home economists are presented. (CH)