LibGuides: Psychology: Adult Psychology

Adult Psychology

Adult psychology encompasses the psychological changes that occur from the end of adolescence until the end of one's life. Theses changes may be gradual or rapid and can reflect positive, negative, or no change from previous levels of functioning.

The resources on the right are arranged by type: eBooks, journal articles, videos, and websites. They all relate to adult psychology in some way, though individual resources may cover more focused specializations.

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Adult Psychology

Adult life: Aging, responsibility, and the pursuit of happiness by Russon, J.
Publication Date: 2020
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Cultural psychology of intervention in the globalized world by Schliewe, S.
Publication Date: 2018
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Culture, work and psychology: Invitations to dialogue by Cendassolli, P.F.
Publication Date: 2019
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Psychology of religion, violence, and conflict resolution by Ngale, I. F.
Publication Date: 2019
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Self-neglect in older adults by Day, M. R. et al
Publication Date: 2018
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Sex and belonging: On the psychology of sexual relationships by Schneider, T.
Publication Date: 2019
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Social isolation and loneliness in older adults by The National Acadmies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
Publication Date: 2020
Ebooks in EBSCOhost

Differences between young and older adults in physiological and subjective responses to emotion induction using films by Fernández-Aguilar, L. et al
Scientific Reports. 9/3/2020, Vol. 10 Issue 1, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
A framework for a sociological description of the communicative interaction in adults who stutter by Mancinelli, J. M.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. Jul2021, Vol. 30, p1660-1672. 13p.
Identifying a motivational profile for older adults towards increased physical activity by Valk, C. A. et al
International Journal of Design. Apr2021, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p17-32. 16p
Intergenerational Montessori program for adults with memory concerns by Bourgeois, M. and Brush, J.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. May2021, Vol. 30, p1090-1099. 10p.
Pediatric-to-adult healthcare transitions: Current challenges and recommended practices by Hobart, C. B. and Phan, H.
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 10/01/2019, Vol. 76 Issue 19, p1544-1554. 11p. 4 Charts.
The relativity of theory: applying theories of social psychology to illuminate the causes of the abuse of older people in care homes by Moore, S.
The Journal of Adult Protection; Vol. 21, Iss. 2, (2019): 89-110.
Stigma threat in design for older adults: Exploring design factors that induce stigma perception by Li, C.; Lee, C.F.; and Xu, S.
International Journal of Design. Apr2020, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p51-64. 14p.

Adult health and development
Films on Demand - 21:03
This program describes the physical and psychological characteristics of the three stages of adult development, along with some factors that influence wellness as men and women age.
All in the mind
Films on Demand - 44:00
Follow charismatic neuroscientist Nathan Mikare-Wallis on a journey to meet leading experts, conduct social experiments and uncover some surprising research. From evolutionary theory and sexual disorders to gender identity, Nathan reveals the truth about our minds.
Conscious aging: Empowering strategies for working with elders
Alexander Street Video - 40:22
Many elders are living longer and wanting their lives to be vibrant and connected and all therapists working with adult populations should be prepared of offer effective support to elders in a clinical setting.
Living on auto-pilot
Films on Demand - 56:17
In this program, you will discover that all of us go through most of our lives on “auto-pilot” - and during this journey from around the world to inside your mind, Jake will give you your very own owner’s manual to your auto pilot system.
Masculinity uncovered
Films on Demand - 48:40
In this daring new film, men open up to discuss what masculinity means to them.
The truth about risk
Films on Demand - 50:38
Crossing the road, eating a burger, climbing a mountain—all have risks involved, but what is their risk factor? Filmmaker Robert Lang is on a mission to find out. He travels across the world meeting the world’s top risk experts, from a Cambridge University statistician to an extreme ice climber, to discover the truth about the risks in all our lives.
What twentysomethings really want from therapy
Films on Demand - 1:12;59
In this video, clinical psychologist Dr. Meg Jay explains what is so special about this “defining decade” and why 30 is not the new 20.

Adult development
(ACS Distance Education) Adult psychological development is often a result of individual intention and effort.
Adult development & aging news
(APA Divisions) A publication series from Division 20 of the APA, Adult Development and Aging.
Adult Psychology
(Azevedo Family Psychology) Adulthood can be a trying period of life. Society expects us to have it together as an adult.
American Society on Aging
The American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.
Laboratory of adult development
(Massachusetts General Hospital) The Laboratory of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital studies adults and the ways their emotional well-being, physical health and interpersonal functioning are affected by earlier life experiences.
National institute on aging
(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
The seven stages of adult development (and where you land as a leader)
(Forbes) A person’s stage of adult development has a major impact on how they interact with other people, how they deal with adversity, conflict and other complex matters.