Stability represents a fundamental concept in developmental theory and research. In this article we give an overview of recent work on personality traits and their stability in adulthood. First, we define personality traits and stability. Second, we ...
Abstract. Both theoretical reasoning and empirical data suggest that personality and well-being have substantial interrelationships. However, more longitudinal evidence is required, and the relationship lacks research attention from a lifespan ...
On the Relationship Between Phonetic as well as Metalinguistic and Written Language Abilities in Adults with IllettrismAbstract.Theoretical background: According to the LEO-Study 2018 (Grotlüschen, Buddeberg, Dutz, ...
Intellectual development across the lifespan: Overview and research perspectivesAbstract. Informed by the distinction between biology-based mechanics and cultural pragmatics, this article summarizes intellectual development from a lifespan perspective. ...
Zusammenfassung. Humor wird sowohl als kognitive Leistung, die mit einer emotionalen Reaktion verbunden ist, wie auch als allgegenwärtiges soziales Phänomen aufgefaßt, das den Menschen in seiner Entwicklung von der frühen Kindheit bis ins hohe Alter ...
Prediction of middle-aged offspring’s parent-related feelings of guiltAbstract. Based on the structure of feelings of guilt and of the normative context of parent-child relations, the present study aimed at identifying predictors of parent-related ...
Child-parent relationship of university students and young employed adultsAbstract. In line with individuation theory, the parent-child relationship in adulthood can be described with reference to two main factors, connectedness, and separateness. ...
Childhood and adolescent predictors of mental disorders from childhood to early adulthoodAbstract.Objectives: Prospective impact of child and adolescent risk factors on externalizing and internalizing disorders. Methods: Prospective longitudinal study ...
Identity status and well-being in the process of coping with societal transformation: A study in East and West German twin villagesAbstract. Based on a combination of the transactional stress theory and identity research in the tradition of Erik Erikson, ...
Psychological health promotion in adulthood. A synopsis of empirically evaluated intervention programsAbstract. Conceptualization as well as evaluation of health promotion and prevention programs are prominent tasks of applied health psychology research. ...
Summary: This study presents the first Spanish version of Windle and Lerner's questionnaire “Revised Dimensions of Temperament Survey” (DOTS-R) (1986). 214 men and 480 women between 19 and 34 years of age responded to the 54 items of the DOTS-R. The ...
Abstract. How do we know when an activity has exhausted us or helped us recover? In this paper, we present a motivational approach to exhaustion and recovery that takes into account the multidimensional nature of the constructs. The ...