Family as a Context for Development Across the Lifespan

Families as a Context for Lifespan Development: Relevant Readings offers students a rich exploration of human development across the lifespan, encompassing physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains. This interactive ebook provides a nuanced collection of readings designed to illuminate the multifaceted nature of human growth and the diverse factors that shape it—from genetic and biological elements to the influence of family, peers, and culture.

The interactive ebook format allows students to read the text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities—including assignments, discussions, videos, audio files, skill-builder activities, and quizzes—all within a single system.

Opening chapters lay critical groundwork by presenting theories and practical applications concerning human development. Additional chapters explore research methodologies before embarking on a journey through the various stages of life: from prenatal development to infancy, through toddlerhood, childhood, adolescence, and the various stages of adulthood, concluding with reflections on end-of-life considerations.

Families as a Context for Lifespan Development is designed to serve as a foundational text for courses in human development, lifespan psychology, and family studies. It helps students gain an interdisciplinary understanding of developmental processes through a compendium of expertly curated academic discourse.