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Santrock Life-Span Development: A Topical Approach
Life-Span Development: A Topical Approach
John W. Santrock

Socioemotional Processes and Development
Gender and Sexuality

Web Links

Concepts of Person and Self
(http://www.canisius.edu/~gallaghr/pi.html)

Extensive links to web sites that explore philosophical and psychological ideas about the person and self.
Recent and Forthcoming Books on the Self
(http://www.wfu.edu/~leary/self/books.htm)

A number of books on the self, including titles on self-esteem and identity, are provided, are referenced.
International Society for Self and Identity
(http://www.wfu.edu/~leary/self/self.htm)

This scholarly association focuses on improving the scientific study of the self. Includes links to related sites.
Self Development in Infancy
(http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/advice/article/0,4125,974,00.html)

Read about developmental milestones involving a sense of self during infancy.
Hazel Markus Talks about Selfways
(http://www.stanford.edu/dept/news/stanfordtoday/ed/9807/9807fea501.shtml)

Leading self theorist and researcher Hazel Markus discusses what she calls "selfways," the way people become separate, unique individuals.
Culture and the Self
(http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=cult&date... )

This article examines Hazel Markus' research and other aspects of culture-self links.
Exploring Self-Esteem Research
(http://askeric.org/Eric/)

This web connection will take you to the Sear ERIC Database. Type in "self-esteem" and you will be able to access numerous research articles on self-esteem.
Self-Esteem Websites
(http://www.go.com/WebDir/Self_esteem?lk=noframes&svx=relate)

Connections to a number of websites with information on self-esteem provided.
Erikson's Theory
(http://snycorva.cortland.edu/~ANDERSMD/ERIK/welcome.HTML)

Provides a summary chart of Erikson's eight stages, a biography of Erikson, critiques and controversies related to Erikson's theory, and links to other sites with information about Erikson's views.
Exploring Identity
(http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/n/x/nxd10/identity2.htm)

Many aspects of identity, including parenting styles and identity, ethnic identity development, and gender and identity development are examined; various aspects of self-esteem are also discussed.
The Society for Research on Identity Formation
(http://www.abs.sdstate.edu/fcs/faculty/whitej/srif)

This professional organization is devoted to theory, research, and applications in improving our understanding of identity formation.
Identity Development in Literature
(http://borg.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/fall94/Stringer.html)

Novels are explored for their insights about adolescent identity development, especially those of Robert Cormier.
Identity Status Research
(http://ericir.syr.edu/Eric)

This connection transports you to the Search ERIC Database. Type in "identity status" and you will be able to read about a number of studies on identity status.
Exploring Ethnic Identities
(http://xroads.virginia.edu/~YP/ethnic.html)

An Adolescent Talks About Ethnic Identity
(http://edweb.sdsu.eu/people/Cguanipa/ethnic.htm)

Ethnic Identity Research
(http://askeric.org/Eric/)

This connection will take you to the Search ERIC Database. Type in "ethnic identity and you will be able to read about a number of articles on ethnic identity.
Cultural Identity in Canada
(http://web20.mindlink.net/stolo/multicul.htm)

At this web site, you can read about multiculturalism in Canada and how Canadians define their cultural identity.
Personality
(http://www.learner.org/exhibits/personality/)

The web site of Northwestern U. personality psychologist G. Scott Acton that includes ideas about many aspects of personality and links to personality research programs.
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
(http://www.apa.org/journals/psp.html)

The web site of this excellent journal of the American Psychological Association provides you with the current issue's table of contents and you can read selected articles from past issues on line.
Psycholanalytical Theory
(http://www.brocku.ca/english/courses/4F70/terms.html)

The web site of the Abraham A. Brill Library of the New York Psychoanalytic Institute with extensive information about Freud's theory.
The Structure of the Unconscious
(http://plaza.interport.net/nypsan/freudarc.html)

Read about the unconscious mind in Freud's own words through excerpts from two papers he wrote in the first half of the 20th century.
Contemporary Psychoanalytic Views
(http://www.icpla.edu/contemporary.html)

The ideas of Heinz Kohut and his self psychology view are presented along with links to many other psychoanalytic web sites.
Horney's Theory
(http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/horney.html)

Includes a biography of Karen Horney and examination of her psychoanalytic theory.
Bandura's Theory
(http://www.ship.edu/%7Ecgboeree/bandura.html)

Provides a biographical sketch of Bandur, examines his social cognitive theory, and explores psychotherapy techniques.
Association for Humanistic Psychology
(http://ahpweb.org/index.html)

This association is dedicated to promoting humanistic ideas. At this web site you can explore basic ideas about humanistic psychology, humanistic psychology education programs, and connections to other web sites with information about humanistic psychology.
Roger's Theory
(http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/rogers.html)

Includes a biography of Rogers and explorations of his humanistic theory.
Abraham Maslow
(http://www.maslow.com/)

This web site is devoted to Maslow's humanistic theory; includes books, articles, archives, and other Maslow materials.
Personality Traits
(http://pmc.psych.nwu.edu/revelle/publications/AR.html)

William Revelle's web site that includes information about many aspects of personality traits.
The Big Five
(http://personality-project.org/personality.html)

Describes the big five factors of personality and ways that they are assessed.
Paul Costa's Research
(http://lpcwww.grc.nia.nih.gov)

Paul Costa is one of the leading researchers on adult personality development. At this web site, Costa describes a number of his research studies.
Midlife Crisis
(http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/tt/t-articl/midlife.htm)

Explore what individuals experience while going through a mid-life crisis.
The McArthur Foundation Study of Midlife Development
(http://midmac.med.harvard.edu)

The home page for the extensive national survey of midlife development being conducted by the McArthur Foundation. Describe five different studies that have been launched as part of this program.