Now updated for its second edition this illuminating textbook explores the developmental stages and changes during adulthood that define some of the most pivotal years of our lives. Relationships cognitive ageing parenthood personality shifts life crises fulfilment funerals friendships retirement and death all are presented in light of psychological theory and the latest research.Taking a thematic approach the chapters cover interdependent areas of our cognitive psychological social cultural and moral lives that constitute this fascinating area in psychology. Providing an empirical analysis Robinson considers models for understanding behaviour and development methods of collecting data and study design.Academically rigorous and elegantly written Development through Adulthood is the perfect guide to classic and current research in the field.