Integrating aging topics into psychology

de Susan Krauss Whitbourne, John C. Cavanaugh

This edited book provides psychology instructors with practical instructions for integrating aging and adult development topics into their courses. The field of gerontology is one of the fastest growing areas in psychology. However, most undergraduate psychology students are rarely exposed to research and theory about the topic in their core classes. If a course does not include the topic, class time spent covering it is often insignificant. At the same time, most psychology textbooks lack sufficient information or material about aging topics. This inadequate coverage of aging content in psychology courses has created a "learning gap" for students.