Review of Developmental Studies in Adolescence, Adulthood and Old Age

Abstract

    This article reviewed developmental studies on adolescence, adulthood and old age, published between July 2014 and June 2015 in Japan.  In the review, studies were classified into five categories: self, interpersonal relationships, adjustment and mental health, career development, and others.  Studies on self include those on identity development of adolescents, self-esteem and self-concept, generationality, and psychological development during child-rearing.  Regarding interpersonal relationships, some studies researched the issues of marital relationship such as factors related to the duration of marriage and the relations with family functioning.  In the section of adjustment and mental health, a number of studies on school life and adjustment in adolescence were reported.  These studies investigated school events, school articulation, bullying, and delinquency in relation to social adjustment and mental health.  In career development, there were studies which discussed developmental meaning of career education, occupational attitudes, and social participation.  In addition, other studies investigated developmental changes in cognitive functioning and personality from adolescence to senescence.  Lastly, issues and future prospect in developmental studies on adulthood and later life were discussed.