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Development in midlife.

Margie E Lachman1

  • 1Psychology Department, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, USA. Lachman@Brandeis.edu

Annual Review of Psychology
|January 28, 2004
PubMed
Summary
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Midlife involves balancing diverse roles amidst aging changes. Research reveals both gains and losses in cognitive, emotional, and social domains during this developmental period.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Midlife development is increasingly significant due to demographic shifts.
  • Characterized by a complex interplay of multiple roles and responsibilities.
  • Emerging field examining the transition into later life stages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize research on central themes and issues in midlife.
  • To explore phenomenology, including views of midlife as peak functioning or crisis.
  • To present conceptual frameworks for studying midlife changes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research findings.
  • Analysis of conceptual frameworks for understanding midlife.
  • Examination of patterns of gains and losses across various life domains.

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Main Results:

  • Midlife involves balancing work and family amidst physical and psychological aging.
  • Phenomenology includes diverse expectations, from peak functioning to crisis.
  • Patterns of gains and losses observed in cognitive, personality, emotional, social, work, and health domains.

Conclusions:

  • Midlife development is multifaceted, encompassing both advancements and declines.
  • Further research is needed to integrate diverse aspects of midlife.
  • Understanding midlife is crucial given population demographics and aging trends.