Synopsis
The field of emotions research has recently seen a period of growth and expansion, both in traditional psychological literature and in gerontology. This text provides a broad overview and summary of where this field stands today, specifically with reference to lifecourse issues and aging. Written by a group of contributing authors, the text illustrates a life span developmental framework, a multidimensional view of emotion and its development, and quantitative and qualitative research findings. Divided into five sections, section one discusses five major theoretical perspectives including biological, discrete emotions, ethological, humanistic, and psychosocial. Section two on affect and cognition discusses the role of emotion in memory, problem-solving, and internal perceptions of self and gender. Section three on emotion and relationships expands on the role of emotion in sibling and parent/child relationships, as well as relationships between friends and romantic partners, and the emotional reaction to inter-personal loss across the lifespan. Section four on stress, health, and psychological well-being treats issues of stress and coping, religion, personality, and quality of life. The final section on continuity and change in emotion patterns and personality discusses emotion and emotionality throughout the lifespan.
Présentation de l'éditeur
The field of emotions research has recently seen an unexpected period of growth and expansion, both in traditional psychological literature and in gerontology. The Handbook of Emotion, Adult Development, and Aging provides a broad overview and summary of where this field stands today, specifically with reference to life course issues and aging. Written by a distinguished group of contributing authors, the text is grounded in a life span developmental framework, while advancing a multidimensional view of emotion and its development and incorporating quantitative and qualitative research findings. The book is divided into five parts. Part One discusses five major theoretical perspectives including biological, discrete emotions, ethological, humanistic, and psychosocial. Part Two on affect and cognition discusses the role of emotion in memory, problem solving, and internal perceptions of self and gender. Part Three on emotion and relationships expands on the role of emotion in sibling and parent/child relationships, as well as relationships between friends and romantic partners, and the emotional reaction to interpersonal loss across the life span. Part Four on stress, health, and psychological well-being treats issues of stress and coping, religion, personality, and quality of life. The final part on continuity and change in emotion patterns and personality discusses emotion and emotionality throughout the life span. An ideal reference source for professionals across a wide range of disciplines, the text summarizes recent important developments in this fast growing area of psychology and proposes many new directions for future research.
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