What is the theory of adult development? Unpacking key models
According to psychologist K. Warner Schaie, who developed one of the earliest lifespan cognitive theories in the 1970s, human development is a lifelong process that does not end with adolescence. The theory of adult development explores the continuous psychological, cognitive, and social changes that individuals experience from young adulthood through late life. It provides a framework for understanding not only the predictable stages of growth but also the unique paths each person takes toward maturity.