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Theories of Aging, Frailty, and Care in Late Adulthood — Summary of Chapter 25 from The Developing Person

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Theories of Aging, Frailty, and Care in Late Adulthood — Summary of Chapter 25 from The Developing Person Chapter 25 of The Developing Person Through the Life Span offers a rich exploration of psychosocial development in late adulthood, addressing how older adults navigate identity, activity, frailty, and caregiving. This chapter brings together major psychological theories, real-world challenges, and diverse care strategies to help us understand aging as a dynamic process shaped by both personal growth and societal structure. 🎥 Watch the full podcast-style summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more chapter-by-chapter summaries of academic psychology texts. Self and Social Theories of Late Adulthood Several psychosocial theories help explain how older adults maintain purpose and identity in late life: Self Theories: Emphasize maintaining personal identity and continuity. Many older adults feel closer to their authentic selves and strive for integrit...

Aging, Stereotypes, and Adaptation in Late Adulthood — Summary of Chapter 23 from The Developing Person

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Aging, Stereotypes, and Adaptation in Late Adulthood — Summary of Chapter 23 from The Developing Person Chapter 23 of The Developing Person Through the Life Span explores the realities of late adulthood, a phase often misunderstood due to stereotypes and misinformation. This chapter delves into ageism, biological aging, and the strategies older adults and society use to adapt. It challenges the notion that aging equals decline and emphasizes the value of compensation, resilience, and inclusive design. 🎥 Watch the podcast-style summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more educational breakdowns of core psychology chapters. Ageism and Cultural Perceptions Ageism is a widespread form of prejudice that assumes all older adults are fragile, forgetful, or dependent. Like racism or sexism, it simplifies individual differences into unfair generalizations. The harmful effects of ageism can become a self-fulfilling prophecy , where older adults internalize these me...