Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 17, 1997

Download or read book Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 17, 1997 written by K. Warner Schaie, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997-11-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this timely volume, prestigious contributors incorporate new knowledge from general psychology into a more comprehensive and accessible view of emotion in adult development and aging. The first chapter sets the stage by providing an overview of emotion across the entire life-span. Subsequent chapters examine and consider thought-provoking themes including: how feelings are used in interpersonal communication across the years of adulthood; the linkage between stressful life events and the occurrence of disease; and the changes in emotional intensity and emotional understanding as we age. This volume is essential for general psychologists, gerontologists, researchers, and geriatric practitioners desiring to better their understanding of their older patients and clients. For Further Information, Please Click Here!