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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Death_Dying_and_Grieving/17.05%3A_Key_TermsThe page provides a glossary of terms related to end-of-life care, death, and grief. It includes definitions for concepts such as active euthanasia, advance directives, assisted suicide, and various f...The page provides a glossary of terms related to end-of-life care, death, and grief. It includes definitions for concepts such as active euthanasia, advance directives, assisted suicide, and various forms of death (biological, brain, cardiopulmonary, and clinical). It also covers the emotional aspects of dealing with death like grief, mourning, and death anxiety, as well as legal documents like wills and living wills.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/14%3A_Social_and_Emotional_Development_in_Middle_Adulthood_(Ages_30_to_59)/14.05%3A_A_Successful_Middle_AdulthoodThis section focuses on middle adulthood and how various factors contribute to life satisfaction during this period. It explores the connections between happiness, life satisfaction, and cultural infl...This section focuses on middle adulthood and how various factors contribute to life satisfaction during this period. It explores the connections between happiness, life satisfaction, and cultural influences, detailing how factors like financial stability, social support, and personality traits impact well-being.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Psychology_(Noba)/Chapter_10%3A_Well_Being/10.3%3A_Optimal_Levels_of_HappinessThis module asks two questions: “Is happiness good?” and “Is happier better?” (i.e., is there any benefit to be happier, even if one is already moderately happy?) The answer to the first question is b...This module asks two questions: “Is happiness good?” and “Is happier better?” (i.e., is there any benefit to be happier, even if one is already moderately happy?) The answer to the first question is by and large “yes.” The answer to the second question is, “it depends.” That is, the optimal level of happiness differs, depending on specific life domains.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Psychology_(Noba)/Chapter_10%3A_Well_Being/10.2%3A_Happiness%3A_The_Science_of_Subjective_Well-BeingSubjective well-being (SWB) is the scientific term for happiness and life satisfaction—thinking and feeling that your life is going well, not badly. Scientists rely primarily on self-report surveys to...Subjective well-being (SWB) is the scientific term for happiness and life satisfaction—thinking and feeling that your life is going well, not badly. Scientists rely primarily on self-report surveys to assess the happiness of individuals, but they have validated these scales with other types of measures. People’s levels of subjective well-being are influenced by both internal factors, such as personality and outlook, and external factors, such as the society in which they live.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Social_and_Emotional_Development_in_Late_Adulthood_(Age_60_and_Beyond)/16.05%3A_Successful_Social_and_Emotional_Aging_in_Late_AdulthoodThe page discusses successful emotional and social aging, emphasizing the importance of optimism, social support, and spiritual contentment in psychosocial well-being. It highlights the roles of resil...The page discusses successful emotional and social aging, emphasizing the importance of optimism, social support, and spiritual contentment in psychosocial well-being. It highlights the roles of resilience and gratitude in emotional aging, noting that older adults typically show increased life satisfaction. Theories like the selection, optimization, and compensation (SOC) framework outline strategies for maintaining high functioning despite physical declines.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Death_Dying_and_Grieving/17.04%3A_Life_Review_Successful_Life_and_a_Good_DeathIn their recent study of COVID-19 pandemic deaths, Hernández-Fernández and Meneses-Falcón (2023) noted that health-care and funeral workers expressed concerns about not being able to treat bodies resp...In their recent study of COVID-19 pandemic deaths, Hernández-Fernández and Meneses-Falcón (2023) noted that health-care and funeral workers expressed concerns about not being able to treat bodies respectfully after death, partly because of practices intended to prevent the spread of disease (such as spraying the body with disinfectant), but also because the sheer number of deaths during the first year of the pandemic overwhelmed them.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Map%3A_Discover_Psychology_-_A_Brief_Introductory_Text_(Noba)/15%3A_PSYCHOLOGICAL_HEALTH/15.01%3A_Happiness-_The_Science_of_Subjective_Well-BeingSubjective well-being (SWB) is the scientific term for happiness and life satisfaction—thinking and feeling that your life is going well, not badly. Scientists rely primarily on self-report surveys to...Subjective well-being (SWB) is the scientific term for happiness and life satisfaction—thinking and feeling that your life is going well, not badly. Scientists rely primarily on self-report surveys to assess the happiness of individuals, but they have validated these scales with other types of measures. People’s levels of subjective well-being are influenced by both internal factors, such as personality and outlook, and external factors, such as the society in which they live.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Lifespan_Psychology_and_Developmental_Theories/1.01%3A_Psychology_and_Human_DevelopmentThis page outlines the study of lifespan development within the broader field of psychology. It explores the differences and connections between psychology, lifespan development, and human development...This page outlines the study of lifespan development within the broader field of psychology. It explores the differences and connections between psychology, lifespan development, and human development, focusing on the study of growth, change, and stability from conception to death. Key topics include psychological processes behind life transitions, the historical background of lifespan development, and the multidisciplinary approach to human development.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Social_and_Emotional_Development_in_Early_Adulthood_(Ages_18_to_29)/12.01%3A_The_Development_of_Self_in_Early_AdulthoodThis page provides an overview of developmental tasks in emerging and early adulthood, emphasizing the evolving sense of self and personality during this stage. Key themes include cultural influences ...This page provides an overview of developmental tasks in emerging and early adulthood, emphasizing the evolving sense of self and personality during this stage. Key themes include cultural influences on self-development, the concept of a social clock, and differences in developmental priorities across cultures. It also discusses how personality traits may shift slightly in response to life events.
