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Cindy S. Bergeman - University of Notre Dame, Australia

Volume: 9

Series:
Individual Differences and Development

Other Titles in:
Psychology of Aging

June 1997 | 159 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

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Contents

Why do people age differently? Gerontological research has indicated that there are large individual differences in personality, cognitive functioning, physical health, psychological well-being and quality of life in old age. This book explores this variability.

Following an overview of family, adoption and twin studies of genetic and environmental influences on ageing, the author examines such topics as: longevity and health research; cognitive functioning, personality and psychopathology; and social support, life events and family environment measures. The book concludes with a summary of finding from gerontological behavioural genetics.

Aging Differently

Biological Aging

A Quantitative Genetic Perspective

The Origins of Psychological Aging

The `Nature' of Social Aging

Human Behavioral Genetics and Aging

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