Personality in Adulthood A Five-factor Theory Perspective
Personality in Adulthood: A Five-factor Theory Perspective by Robert R. McCrae is a revised and expanded second edition published by Guilford Press in January 2003. This 268-page work presents a detailed examination of the stability of personality throughout adult development, offering an accessible introduction to the five-factor model of personality. The book critically reviews various theories of personality and adult development, explaining the scientific assessment of personality and providing insights into trait structure and the patterns of stability and change after age 30.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of new findings and interpretations, including a new chapter dedicated to cross-cultural research. The second edition culminates in a thorough theory of personality grounded in the five-factor model, making it a significant contribution to the fields of psychology and social psychology. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the dynamics of personality, particularly in the context of adulthood and aging.
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Now in a revised and expanded second edition, this influential work argues for the enduring stability of personality across adult development. It also offers a highly accessible introduction to the five-factor model of personality. Critically reviewing different theories of personality and adult development, the authors explain the logic behind the scientific assessment of personality, present a comprehensive model of trait structure, and examine patterns of trait stability and change after age 30, incorporating data from ongoing cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. New in the Second Edition The second edition has been updated throughout with the authors new findings, ideas, and interpretations, and includes a new chapter on cross-cultural research. It culminates in an additional new chapter that presents a comprehensive theory of personality grounded in the five-factor model.
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