The experience of marital infertility is a major biosocial life crisis that also represents a serious threat to the development of psychosocial generativity. Psychological studies of the consequences of involuntary infertility, however, are rare. A study was undertaken to identify variations in the coping patterns used by men who have experienced…

Becoming a mother-in-law is a challenging task but one which has received little serious attention from theorists and researchers. In Family Life Cycle developmental theory, this stage has been referred to as a post-parenting phase. In Family and Couple Developmental Theory, emphasis is placed on the need of the individual or couple to separate…

This paper examines the concept of identity from philosophical, personal, and territorial perspectives. In the first section an historical perspective on identity is explored through the writings of Plato, Dupius, Josephus, and Thut. Twentieth century models of identity are related to the concepts of these writers of ancient Greece. In the second…

This search of the ERIC system, Dissertation Abstracts, and the journal literature yielded 25 documents which focus on methods of viewing the aging and the extent to which programs and counselors are effective in contributing to the enrichment of the later years. (CJ)

Recent literature presents parenthood as a crisis and/or growth experience. This paper refocuses this issue from an orientation toward outcome to one on process. It examines transitions into fatherhood in terms of six tasks which must be completed or mastered if this process is to be gratifying and rewarding. (Author)

Discusses Schlossberg's model for analyzing adults' adaptation to transition. Gives suggestions for implementing the model in the delivery of mental health services. (Author)

Examined whether self-perceptions of Type A behavior change during adult years in 211 subjects in four age groups who completed a Type A scale. Subjects in the 30-39 age group perceived themselves as becoming more Type A while subjects over 40 perceived themselves as becoming less Type A. (NRB)

Examines the relationship between adult development and preparation for roles in educational leadership and administration as exemplified by the master's degree program in educational leadership/administration at St. Mary's College. Considers the program's philosophical foundations and modes of operation. (DMM)

Article points up numerous similarities in the literature and the philosophical bases of social work and adult education. (GB)

Dr. Butler makes a plea for society to allow greater freedom of life styles for the middle-aged and elderly. The aged, like the young, must be encouraged to change, and must be ready to change. We must cease to be punitive toward those who evolve new life styles in accomodating change." (Author)

Proposes a three-level model of cognitive processing to account for complex monitoring when individuals are faced with ill-structured problems (i.e., problems on which opposing or contradictory evidence and opinion exists). (Author/RH)

The period of adulthood has, with few exceptions, been ignored in terms of its vocational aspect, although it is precisely a knowledge of this aspect that may prove essential in the planning of continuing education curricula or the conception and application of strategies permitting adult personal and vocational development. (BRR)

Provides guidelines to assist the continuing educator in understanding and working with older adults. The guidelines follow the development of a probable learning session: (1) gaining attention and developing expectations, (2) reviewing relevant information, (3) presenting new information, (4) feedback, and (5) transforming information to life…