How does subjective well-being (SWB) develop across the life span? Theories and previous
empirical research suggest heterogeneous conclusions regarding this question. Therefore …

This article views adult development through the lens of daily life experiences and recent
historical changes in these experiences. In particular, it examines whether theories that …

Using data from the German Ageing Survey (Deutscher Alterssurvey, DEAS; N= 4,712), this
study examined age-related change in three dimensions of self-perceptions of aging (SPA) …

Little is known about historical shifts in subjective age (ie, how old individuals feel). Moving
beyond the very few time-lagged cross-sectional cohort comparisons, we examined …

The role of historical change for individual functioning and development has long been a
central feature of life span psychological and life course sociological theory. However, the …

History-graded increases in older adults' levels of cognitive performance are well
documented, but little is known about historical shifts in within-person change: cognitive …

Prosociality refers to a broad set of behavioral, motivational, cognitive, affective, and social
processes that contribute to, and/or are focused on, the welfare of others. This overview …

Abstract Background and Objectives Older adults are exhibiting greater diversity in their
aging trajectories. This has led to movements by the World Health Organization and AARP …

Life-span developmental psychology includes a broad array of principles that have wide
application to studying adult development and aging. Three principles have guided my past …

This is the introduction for the special issue of American Psychologist titled “Rethinking Adult
Development: New Ideas for New Times.” It highlights the main themes of the special issue …