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Journey of Adulthood, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (August 22, 2019) © 2020

  • Barbara R. Bjorklund Florida Atlantic University
  • Julie Earles

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Reveal the dynamic process of development from early adulthood to end of life

The Journey of Adulthood explains the development of adults as they leave adolescence and move through their adult years until the end of life. Referencing both large longitudinal studies and smaller studies of diverse groups, the text helps students see the influences of gender, culture, ethnicity, race and socioeconomic background upon aging.

Joining author Barbara Bjorklund for the 9th Edition, new co-author Julie Earles brings a fresh perspective. Fully updated content and research citations reflect the rapidly changing field of adult development.

Hallmark features of this title

  • A systemic approach explores development from early adulthood to end of life.
    • Chapter 1 offers the basics: definitions, methods and guiding perspectives for the study of adult development.
    • Chapters 2 through 8 cover traditional developmental topics. These chapters offer recent research, classic studies, current theories, new directions and practical applications.
    • Chapters 9 through 11 cover topics not traditionally found in adult development texts: the quest for meaning; the inevitability of stress, coping and resilience in adult life; and the way we face our own deaths and those of our loved ones.
    • The closing Chapter 12 takes a chronological look at adult development to pull all the previous content together.

New and updated features of this title

  • UPDATED: The 9th Edition of The Journey of Adulthood features a comprehensive update of all chapters. Almost one-third of the references are new to this edition, as are many of the figures and tables. The field of adult development is changing quickly, and the 9th Edition offers coverage of the major developments that have taken place since the previous edition was published. Highlights include:
    • new research on age-related changes in olfactory abilities
    • new diagnosis techniques for Alzheimer's disease
    • new research on the positive effects of physical exercise and cognitive engagement on cognitive abilities
    • a more detailed look at young and middle-aged adults who spend time as caregivers for older adults
    • new APA guidelines on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Features of Revel for the 9th Edition

  • Two simulations in one, MyVirtualLife offers profound insights into development across the entire lifespan. After students parent a virtual child (by way of the included MyVirtualChild learning path), MyVirtualLife pivots to the first-person perspective of a virtual adult, providing a vivid sense of the impact of genetics, attitudes and decisions over the course of a lifetime.
  • Writing assignments, such as journaling prompts, shared writing activities and essays, enable educators to foster and assess critical thinking without significantly impacting their grading burden.

1. Introduction to Adult Development
2. Physical Changes
3. Health and Health Disorders
4. Cognitive Abilities
5. Social Roles
6. Social Relationships
7. Work and Retirement
8. Personality
9. The Quest for Meaning
10. Stress, Coping and Resilience
11. Death and Bereavement
12. The Successful Journey

About our authors

Dr. Barbara Bjorklund has authored the last 6 editions of The Journey of Adulthood, and is pleased to co-author this edition with Dr. Julie Earles. Dr. Bjorklund has taught psychology classes at colleges and universities around south Florida for over 40 years and has conducted research in both child and adult development. In addition to publishing research in academic journals, she has also written for the popular press and has been a columnist for Parents magazine. Earlier editions of this book have been written in Germany, Spain and New Zealand where she was living as a visiting scholar. Currently, Dr. Bjorklund is an Affiliate Professor at the Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University.

Dr. Julie Earles is a Professor of Psychology at the Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University where she teaches Lifespan Human Development, Adult Development and Aging, and Research Methods in Psychology. Her research program involves understanding how cognition changes with age, with an emphasis on developmental changes in memory for events. She has published over 30 articles and given over 100 presentations on her work. Her proudest accomplishment is her supervision of over 80 honors thesis projects by undergraduate students. She is also the Faculty in Residence for the Wilkes Honors College and enjoys enhancing connections between faculty and students as part of an engaged learning environment.

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