Childhood adversity, midlife generativity, and later life well-being

Authors

Scott D. Landes, University of North Florida
Monika Ardelt, University of Florida
George E. Vaillant, Massachusetts General Hospital
Robert J. Waldinger, Massachusetts General Hospital

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2014

Abstract

Objectives. Prior studies confirm that after experiencing childhood adversity, resilient adults can recover and engage in generative growth. This study explored the long-term effects of childhood adversity (assessed as harsh parenting and/or childhood poverty) on successful aging for individuals who either achieved or failed to achieve Erikson's psychosocial developmental stage of generativity in midlife.

Publication Title

Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences

Volume

69

Issue

6

First Page

942

Last Page

952

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geronb/gbu055

PubMed ID

24870028

ISSN

10795014

Citation Information

Landes, Ardelt, M., Vaillant, G. E., & Waldinger, R. J. (2014). Childhood Adversity, Midlife Generativity, and Later Life Well-Being. Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 69(6), 942–952. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbu055