The Development of Generativity across Adulthood

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Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
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List of Contributors
Part I Theories and Methods From a Life Course Perspective
	1 Theory and Methods in Recent Research On Generativity Across Adulthood
		Generativity Within the Eriksonian Framework
		Post-Erikson Developments of Generativity
		Methodological Approaches to Generativity
		Broadening the Generativity Field
		Conclusion and the Limits of Generativity
		References
	2 Narrative Identity and Generativity
		What Is Narrative Identity?
		Narrative Identity and Generativity
		Conclusion
		References
	3 Distinguishing Purpose and Generativity in Youth
		Conceptual Features of Purpose and Generativity
		Youth Perspectives Within and Across Cultures
		Shared Links With Positive Factors During Youth
		The Development of Purpose and Generativity During Youth
		Cohort and Generational Effects
		Conclusion
		References
	4 Emergence and Development of Generativity in Early Adulthood
		Emerging Adulthood and Positive Youth Development
		Research Approach 1: Emerging Adulthood—the Dialectic Between Self-Exploration and Starting to Care for One’s Continuity and for Others
		Research Approach 2: Emerging Adulthood Is Not Too Early for the Expression of Generativity
		Reconciling Different Findings/assumptions Regarding Youth Generativity
		Future Directions
		Final Thoughts
		References
	5 Generativity, Ego Integrity, and the Achievement of Aging Well
		Generativity in Later Life
		Integrity and Despair: Identity Development in Later Life
		Toward an Integrative Generativity in Later Life
		Conclusion
		References
Part II Vocation and Generativity
	6 Work, Retirement, and Generativity Over the Lifespan
		Work as a Source of Generativity
		Intrinsic Work Rewards and Generativity: Previous Research
		Generativity and Work-Related Well-Being
		Beyond Work: Retirement and Generativity
		A Life Course Approach to Studying Work and Generativity: Findings From the Edmonton Transitions Study (ETS)
		Conclusion
		References
	7 Mentoring as a Generative Enterprise
		Mentorship in Psychology: Theories With Ties to Agency and Communion
		Remodelling Mentorship: Outside the Dyadic Hierarchy
		Key Mentorship Moment By Dr. Jessica Riddell
		Dynamic Margins: Reverse Mentorship, Identity, and Marginalized Individuals
		Key Mentorship Moment By Dr. Jasmeen Sidhu
		General Conclusion: Lessons From Life and the Literature
		References
	8 Generativity and Leadership in Organizations
		Theoretical Links Between Generativity and Leadership
		Empirical Research On Generativity, Work, and Leadership
		Suggestions for Future Research and Practice
		Conclusion
		References
	9 Generativity and Artistic Practices Throughout Adulthood
		Artistic Practice as Generative Expression
		The Role of Context and Society for Expressing Generativity By Means of the Arts
		Conclusion
		References
Part III Families, Relationships, and Generativity
	10 Parenting and Generativity: Literature, Psychology, and Death of a Salesman
		Correlates of Parental Generativity
		Psychology and Literature With a Focus On Death of a Salesman
		Literature Can Heighten Understanding of Other Psychological Theories
		Generativity, Parenting, and Literature
		References
	11 Grandparenting and Generativity
		Inner Desire and Grandparenthood
		Cultural Demand and Grandparenthood
		Generativity Concern and Grandparenthood
		Generative Actions and Grandparenting
		Generative Narrations and Grandparenthood
		Final Remarks
		References
	12 Generativity, Care Giving, and Care Receiving in Aging Contexts
		Generativity and Care in Aging Contexts
		Generativity and Giving Care to Older People
		Generativity Among Older People Who Receive Care
		Conclusion
		References
	13 Friendships, Peer Relations, and Generativity
		Generativity and Friendships
		Generativity and Peer Relationships
		The Way Forward
		References
	14 Romantic Relationships, Intimacy, and Generativity
		Method
		Results
		Discussion
		Limitations
		References
Part IV Social Institutions and Generativity
	15 Volunteering, Civic Engagement, and Generativity
		Generativity as a Predictor of Civic Prosocial Behavior
		Generativity as a Mechanism of Civic Prosocial Behavior
		Generativity as an Outcome of Civic Prosocial Behavior
		Two Types of Motivations for Generativity
		Conclusion and Directions for Future Research
		References
	16 Political Participation and Generativity Across the Lifespan
		The Emergence and Unfolding of Political Participation
		Challenges of Political Participation for Personal and Community Development
		Conclusion
		References
	17 Religious Generativity and Generative Devotion in Families
		A Brief Overview of Research On Religious Generativity
		Conceptual Framework of Generative Devotion
		Generative Devotion: Process Concepts
		Conclusion
		References
	18 Generativity, Environmentalism, and the Political Divide
		Generativity and Environmentalism
		Legacy and Environmentalism
		Intergenerational Behavior
		Environmentalism and the Political Divide
		Conclusion
		References
Part V Cultural Diversity of Generative Expressions
	19 Culture and Generativity
		Culture as a Psychological Concept
		What Do We Measure in Different Cultural Contexts?
		Generativity Research Across the Globe
		Cross-cultural Findings On Generativity
		Summary, Conclusions, and Outlook
		References
	20 Older People’s Generativity and Perceived Respect in East Asia
		Cultural Differences in Interpersonal Influences On Individual Development
		Acceptance and Respect From Younger Generations Influence the Development of Generativity and Generative Behavior in Older People
		An Intervention Study of a Child Support Program By Older Adults
		Conclusion
		References
	21 Generativity, Aging, and Communities in Mexico
		Generative and Intergenerational Experiences in Mexico: Civil Organizations and Organized Communities
		Conclusion
		References
	22 An Exploration of Generativity Among Alaska Native Elders: You Become an Elder By Passing On Your Knowledge
		Generativity
		The Role of Culture in Generativity
		Generativity and Alaska Native Successful Aging
		Cultural Construct of “Elder”
		Role of Generativity in Alaska Natives’ Health and Well-Being
		In the Elders’ Words
		Benefits of Being Generative
		Challenges to Being Generative for Alaska Native Elders
		Conclusion
		Future Research Directions
		References
Part VI Applied and Policy Implications
	23 Generativity, Health, and Well-Being Across the Adult Lifespan
		Conceptualizations of Generativity
		Can Generativity Shape Our Health and Well-Being?
		Generativity and Health and Well-Being
		Methodological Challenges and Opportunities
		Modifiability
		Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
		References
	24 Generativity and Stagnation in Adulthood
		Stagnation: Modalities and Narrative Expressions
		Conceptual Reflections On Stagnation
		The Anatomy of Stagnation
		Final Considerations
		References
	25 Generativity and the Continuum of Suffering and Flourishing in Later Life
		The Social Construction of Late Life
		Self and Identity in Later Life
		Suffering
		Flourishing
		Generativity, Suffering, and Flourishing in Later Life
		Conclusions and Implications
		References
	26 Intergenerational Programs and Generativity
		What Do Intergenerational Programs Have to Do With Generativity?
		Generativity and Benefits of Intergenerational Programs
		Features of Generative Intergenerational Programs
		Conclusion
		References
	27 Education and the Promotion of Generativity Throughout Adulthood
		Generativity and Higher Education
		Lifelong Learning and Generativity in the Second Half of Life
		Conclusion
		References
	28 Active Aging, Social Policy, and Generativity
		The Active Aging Policy Framework and Generativity in Later Life
		Active Aging Policies and Generativity
		The Challenges of Generative-Enhancing Active Aging Policies
		References
Part VII Understanding Generativity in a Lifespan Context
	29 Personal Reflections On Generativity Across Adulthood
		Love
		Necessity
		Accident
		References
Index