Personality in Adulthood Second Edition: A Five-Factor Theory Perspective

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This influential work examines how enduring dispositions or traits affect the process of aging and shape each individuals life course. From two well-known authorities in the field the volume is grounded in a growing body of empirical evidence. Critically reviewing different theories of personality and adult development the authors explain the logic behind the scientific assessment of personality present a comprehensive model of trait structure and examine patterns of trait stability and change after age 30 incorporating data from ongoing cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. Written in a clear jargon-free style this book is an ideal text for advanced students and a timely reference for researchers and clinicians.