Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Emerging Adulthood

Emerging Adulthood

Jeffrey Arnett's concept of emerging adulthood offers a framework to understand the unique developmental stage between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, generally from ages 18 to 25. This period is marked by extensive exploration and shifts in identity, relationships, and career choices, a process known in psychology as role experimentation. Emerging adulthood reflects the evolving cultural expectations surrounding adulthood and the dynamic process of personal transformation during this...

Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adulthood

Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adulthood

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development outlines a series of stages through which individuals progress across the lifespan. Each stage involves a psychosocial conflict that significantly influences personal growth and well-being. Three key stages — intimacy versus isolation, generativity versus stagnation, and integrity versus despair — highlight the developmental challenges faced in adulthood.
Intimacy Versus Isolation in Early Adulthood
Individuals in early adulthood, from the 20s...

Cognitive Development During Adolescence

Cognitive Development During Adolescence

During adolescence, individuals experience significant cognitive development that enhances their understanding of others' emotions and thoughts, known as cognitive empathy. This period is marked by an increased ability to adapt to others' perspectives and a more nuanced understanding of others' mental states, a skill that is foundational for social problem-solving and conflict avoidance. The development of cognitive empathy relies heavily on the theory of mind — the recognition that people have...

Cognitive Development During Adulthood

Cognitive Development During Adulthood

Cognitive development continues throughout adulthood, undergoing significant shifts across early, middle, and late stages. Individual transition occurs from adolescent idealism to pragmatic and adaptable thinking in early adulthood. During this period, individuals learn to integrate personal beliefs with the recognition that other perspectives are equally valid. Exposure to the complexities of modern society, diverse experiences, and higher education contribute to this adaptive thought process,...

Metacognition

Metacognition

Metacognition is a conscious process where individuals are aware of their cognitive and executive processes, such as planning before solving a problem or self-monitoring during reading. For instance, a writer may need help with composing a piece. The situation involves a writer who is working on a piece of writing, but while doing so, they realize that something is missing. They notice that their characters lack depth or details. This realization occurs because the writer is reflecting on their...

Role-Based Identity

Role-Based Identity

Role-based identities are central to understanding how individuals navigate social environments by adopting distinct self-conceptions aligned with various societal roles. These identities are not fixed traits but are constructed through personal actions and the social feedback individuals receive in context-specific interactions. Each social role, such as student, teacher, or friend, carries a set of expectations and norms that influence how people think, feel, and behave within that...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same journal

The impact of education and simulation on pediatric novice nurses' response and recognition to deteriorating.

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization·2012

Same journal

Measuring the impact of an educational program on nurses: teaching an evidence-based approach to oral mucositis.

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization·2012

Same journal

The tipping point.

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization·2012

Same journal

Arkansas Children's Hospital: a framework for education and professional development.

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization·2012

Same journal

Electronic classroom: supporting nursing education.

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization·2012

Same journal

A pediatric resource nurse program for nonpediatric nurses.

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization·2012

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 18, 2026

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

The midlife learner.

Deborah J Laughlin¹

¹Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. laughlid@bronsonhg.org

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization

|September 21, 2012

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Hospital-based educational programs can improve nurse retention by using strategies tailored to midlife adult learners. These methods include mentoring and adapting to age-related changes, ensuring skill acquisition and future planning.

More Related Videos

Eye-tracking Technology and Data-mining Techniques used for a Behavioral Analysis of Adults engaged in Learning Processes

Eye-tracking Technology and Data-mining Techniques used for a Behavioral Analysis of Adults engaged in Learning Processes

Published on: June 10, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

Eye-tracking Technology and Data-mining Techniques used for a Behavioral Analysis of Adults engaged in Learning Processes

Eye-tracking Technology and Data-mining Techniques used for a Behavioral Analysis of Adults engaged in Learning Processes

Published on: June 10, 2021

Area of Science:

Adult Education
Nursing Workforce Development
Gerontology

Background:

Midlife adult learners represent a significant demographic in the nursing workforce.
Effective educational strategies are crucial for retaining experienced nurses.
Hospital-based programs require tailored approaches for this learner group.

Purpose of the Study:

To review literature on midlife adult learners.
To identify optimal educational methods for nurse retention.
To inform the development of effective hospital-based educational programs.

Main Methods:

Literature review of educational strategies for midlife adult learners.
Analysis of methods to enhance nurse retention.
Synthesis of findings to recommend program development.

Main Results:

Intergenerational mentoring is a key strategy.
Adapting to age-related physiological changes is important.
Linking new and prior learning facilitates skill acquisition.
Providing adequate time for skill development is essential.
Deliberate future planning supports learner engagement.

Conclusions:

Hospital-based educational programs can effectively meet the needs of midlife adult learners.
Implementing tailored strategies positively impacts nurse retention.
These programs contribute to a stable and experienced nursing workforce.