Cross-Cultural Research in Human Development: Life Span Perspectives

Adler, Leonore Loeb

ISBN 10: 0275930483 / ISBN 13: 9780275930486

Edité par Praeger, 1989

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• Titre: Cross-Cultural Research in Human Development: Life Span Perspectives
• Éditeur: Praeger
• Date de parution: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0275930483
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780275930486
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Poids: 22 onces

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Synopsis

In this thought provoking book, Leonare Loeb Adler threads together 26 empirical studies that originated in diverse geographical areas. These studies present a comparison and greater understanding of the behavior of people living in a variety of different cultures. The focus on the book is well expressed in Dr. Adler's introduction in which she states that cross-cultural research recognizes that while the discovery of differences may be significant, the findings of similarities provide even more meaningful information. This book focuses on a variety of current cross-cultural and cross-ethic issues, which are pertinent to specific ages and stages in a life-span perspective. The broad interests and common concerns discussed are shared by people everywhere. Students and scholars in all the political and social science disciplines will find Cross-Cultural Studies in Human Development a source of stimulating ideas.

The book begins with a focus on childhood issues, including a Piagetian cognitive study in a Third World country. A report on a new test which assesses early and late stages of development in young school children of different cultures is followed by a chapter discussing applied behavior analysis in dealing with children in the classroom. In addition, there is a chapter on social concerns in childhood development. The second part of this book studies normal as well as handicapped adolescents in different cultures and presents detailed discussions on current issues such as therapeutic management of drug addiction as well as moral development. Part Three focuses on adulthood. The contributors address a wide range of topics including gender issues, attitudes toward extended family members, filial obligations to the elderly, and coming to terms with the death of a parent. Studies of topics important to the elderly complete this book's life-span perspective. The final section examines friendship and social support among old people in cross-cultural and cross-ethnic comparisons. Other chapters deal with disabilities and depression among the elderly, as well as a study of caregivers and counselors.

À propos de l?auteur

LEONORE LOEB ADLER is a member of the faculty in the Department of Psychology and the Director of the Institute for Cross-Cultural and Cross-Ethnic Studies at Molloy College. Dr. Adler is currently the President of the Academic Division of the New York State Psychological Association, and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Psychological Association.