Handbook of the Psychology of Aging

Denis Gerstorf, Christiane Hoppmann

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2026
• Edition: 10
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443274916
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Developmental Psychology
• Index: Psychology

Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, Tenth Edition offers insights into emerging areas of research and practice in the field of aging. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of traditional topics such as cognitive aging and social dynamics, this edition highlights key contemporary issues. New to this edition are chapters dedicated to the understanding of emotion and stress regulation in older adults, the intricate relationship between technology and aging, the evolving landscape of work and retirement, and alternative age markers beyond chronological age. As with previous editions, this handbook remains committed to bridging the gap between theory and practice, offering evidence-based strategies.With its multidisciplinary perspective and practical insights, it continues to serve as an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students across various disciplines, from psychology and gerontology to public health and social work. - Includes new chapters on diversity, migration, cultural contours of aging, and LGBTQ+ - Explores a wide range of topics, from cognitive aging and neuro-cognitive plasticity to cultural influences and the impact of social isolation on aging - Bridges theory with practice by providing evidence-based strategies for promoting well-being and quality of life in older adults - Offers insights from various disciplines, including psychology, gerontology, public health, and social work

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• List of contributors
• Chapter 1 Conceptual foundations and empirical insights into the psychology of aging: past, present, and future
• Chapter 2 Data and models for multiple timescale processes in aging research
• Chapter 3 Psychological aging as a contextual process: potential for cross-discipline collaborations
• Chapter 4 Cognitive aging: an overview of the field and insights into future directions
• Chapter 5 Plasticity and flexibility in aging: a lifespan perspective
• Chapter 6 Personality development in older adulthood
• Chapter 7 Aging and negative aspects of social ties: implications for health and wellbeing
• Chapter 8 Motivation and control striving in adulthood and old age: culmination of lifelong canalization for better or worse
• Chapter 9 Emotion regulation and stress across adulthood: considering contexts, individual differences, and time scales
• Chapter 10 Views of aging
• Chapter 11 Lifespan developmental perspectives on the reciprocal influences of technology and aging
• Chapter 12 Boosting physical activity in later life: broader potential of interventions aimed at social influences
• Chapter 13 The psychology of aging at work: a review of key research topics and future directions
• Chapter 14 Very old age and the end of life
• Chapter 15 Development across days: where are we now in the study of daily life experiences?
• Chapter 16 Biomarkers for the psychology of aging
• Chapter 17 Early life and the exposome
• Chapter 18 Climate change and older adults
• Chapter 19 Cultural contours of aging
• Chapter 20 Diversity and inclusion of older adults in psychology of aging research: past, present, and future directions
• Chapter 21 Migration, displacement, and aging
• Chapter 22 Psychological health, well-being, and resilience among older sexual and gender minorities: a review and emerging directions
• Chapter 23 Solitude, social isolation, and loneliness
• Index