Aging and Older Adulthood

Aging and Older Adulthood, 4th Edition, provides an examination of human development and aging across psychological, biological, and social domains. The textbook synthesizes empirical findings and conceptual frameworks to explore the challenges and transitions experienced in later life.

Core topics include demographic trends in aging populations, research methodologies, biological processes, cognitive abilities, and social ties. Discussions also address lifestyle adjustments in retirement, mental health, and bereavement, concluding with perspectives on the future of aging.

Intended for upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in gerontology, lifespan development, and the psychology of aging, the text connects theoretical and applied concepts through both the selective optimization with compensation model and the ecological model.