| Aging: Genetic and Environmental Influences Contributor(s): Bergeman, C. S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803973780 ISBN-13: 9780803973787 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $80.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Movements - Behaviorism - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Later Years - Psychology | Developmental - General |
| Dewey: 612.67 |
| LCCN: 97-4592 |
| Series: Individual Differences and Development |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.50 lbs) 159 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |