Aging

Why do people age differently? Gerontological research has indicated that there are large individual differences in personality cognitive functioning physical health psychological well-being and quality of life in old age. This book explores this variability.</p><p></p><p>Following an overview of family adoption and twin studies of genetic and environmental influences on ageing the author examines such topics as: longevity and health research; cognitive functioning personality and psychopathology; and social support life events and family environment measures. The book concludes with a summary of finding from gerontological behavioural genetics.