This comprehensive Handbook addresses five types of advances: 1) new theoretical perspectives, 2) high-quality empirical studies, 3) new research designs and analyses, 4) development across the lifespan, and 5) interdisciplinary approaches to pers

Providing a comprehensive look at personality development, this volume addresses the personality development theoretical frameworks - the evolutionary, physiological, behavioural genetic, and socio-cultural perspectives. It is intended for researchers and advanced students in personality, developmental, clinical, and educational psychology.

"Written by developmental psychologists, this handbook provides a thorough overview of the state of the field of personality development....the book assumes a sophisticated understanding of personality theory. Highly recommended."-CHOICE "There is much to learn in paging through the 'Handbook,' and Mroczek and Little have provided an important service in bringing such a talented group of authors together."-PsycCRITIQUES "This handbook does a very fine job of conveying the current excitement and progress in the scientific study of personality development...The editors have done an excellent job of assembling some of the strongest and most articulate spokespersons forthe major developments in the field today."-Dan P. McAdamsFrom the capstone chapter of the Handbook of Personality Development "There is rising interest in the topic, and ... there is no single volume that addresses it as fully."-Robert R. McCrae, Ph.D.National Institute on Aging "I was particularly impressed by the breadth of coverage? "-Eddie Harmon-Jones, Ph.D.University of Wisconsin/Madison