Older Women's Development: A Comparison of Women in Their 60s and 80s on a Measure of Erikson's Developmental Tasks.

Norman, Suzanne M.; McCluskey-Fawcett, Kathleen; Ashcraft, Lisa

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ERIC Number: EJ644596

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Publication Date: 2002

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Older Women's Development: A Comparison of Women in Their 60s and 80s on a Measure of Erikson's Developmental Tasks.

Norman, Suzanne M.; McCluskey-Fawcett, Kathleen; Ashcraft, Lisa

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v54 n1 p31-41 2002

Compares women from two ages groups in order to understand their development across the life span. Measures of Psychosocial Development, which assesses Erikson's developmental stages, were administered to 41 women in 2 cohorts (ages 60-70, ages 80-90). Age group differences in the resolution of Erikson's identity and trust developmental tasks were found. Discusses implications for women's late life development. (Author/JDM)

Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Females, Gerontology, Identification (Psychology), Older Adults, Personality Measures, Social Support Groups, Trust (Psychology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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