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Informationen zum Autor Carolyn M. Aldwin, PhD, is the Jo Anne Leonard Endowed Director, Center for Healthy Aging Research; Director of the Gerontology Program; and Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences, School of Social & Behavioral Health Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Klappentext Uniquely bridging a gap in the gerontology literature between the biological and psychosocial aspects of aging, this interdisciplinary text provides key updates on an abundance of cutting-edge research; expands information on diversity issues in aging; and examines in great depth the physiology of aging, theories of biological aging, and methodological issues. Instructors will also welcome the availability of an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides.Written for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, and invigorated by the addition of new coauthors, the third edition integrates findings in biology, psychology, and the social sciences to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage of the aging process. Included is key information on age-related changes and disease-related processes, the demography of the aging population worldwide, theories of aging, and ways to promote optimal aging. From a psychosocial perspective, the book examines mental health, stress and coping, spirituality, and caregiving in later years. Also included is crucial information on longitudinal design and statistics as they relate to research on aging, promising new trends in gerontechnology and Green Houses, and information on health promotion programs. Real-life examples throughout the text help students to understand practical applications of the material.New to the Third Edition:Abundant new cutting-edge research on biological and psychosocial aspects of agingExpands information on diversity issuesUpdated theories of biological aging: microRNA, proteasomes, and gut microsomesPsychology of aging: How variability in responses to stress affects health and mortalityAging and public policy: How the recent recession has affected poverty rates resulting in increases in mortality among poor, middle-aged WhitesGerontechnology: The "Internet of things," assistive devices, and the potential of robotsInstructor's Manual and PowerPoint slidesKey Features:Examines age-related changes, disease-related processes, theories of aging, and ways to promote optimal agingEncompasses mental health, stress and coping, spirituality, and caregiving in later yearsProvides information on aging-related longitudinal design and statisticsCovers promising new trends such as gerontechnology and Green Houses Zusammenfassung Uniquely bridging a gap in the gerontology literature between the biological and psychosocial aspects of aging! the second edition of this interdisciplinary text provides key updates on an abundance of cutting edge research! expands information on diversity issues in aging! and examines in greater depth the physiology of aging! theories of biological aging! and methodological issues. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Robert M. Kaplan Preface to the Third Edition SECTION I. DEMOGRAPHIC, THEORETICAL, AND METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES 1. Introduction and Basic Concepts in Aging Basic Definitions Organization of the Book 2. Demography of Aging Aging in the World Demographic Factors and the Rate of Aging Summary 3. Theories of Aging Biological Theories of Aging Psychosocial Theories of Aging Summary 4. Understanding Change in Aging Research Research Designs Basic Statistical Terms Summary of Common Statistical Techniques Age-Related Designs Statistics for Assessing Change Statistics That Predict Change
