> I sent this query to Mike Cole, and he suggested that I also post it to
> the list.
>
> >How is *adult development* being defined here? How active is the
> >field and what is being done in it? Has it finally been admitted in
> >public that life doesn't end at 25? (It's been driving me bonkers for
> >some time that when people find out I'm over 50, they exclaim, *oh,
> >but you're really young!* Since when are only young people interested
> >in life?)
Michael Commons and Cheryl Armon edited two volumes on Adult Development
(Adult Development, 1988, Praeger). They also edited a book titled Beyond
Formal Operations. Both volumes give an overview and the current research
in adult development. Excellent sources for references.
In general the research on adult development is influenced by the works of
Klaus Riegel's work on dialectical thinking (Dialectical Psychology) and
Kohlberg and Piaget's work. Deidre Kramer is doing some interesting work
on dialectical thinking and gender. One of the main focus of the research
in adult development is on dialectical thinking. I am interested in the
area and finished a study that explores the role of culture and content in
the construal of a contradiction.
Riegel's work may of interest to XMCAers. He brought a special issue on
dialectical thinking in Human Development. A very interesting set of
articles.
Ram
>
> in reference to his post:
>
> >The Society for Research in Adult Development is preparing Special
> Issues
> >for the Journal of Adult Development
>
> Rachel Heckert
>
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