“Stereotype threat” is often thought of as a singular construct, with moderators and
mechanisms that are stable across groups and domains. However, this is not always true. To …

Questions about identity and future success often occupy the thinking of individuals during
life transitions. Possible-selves theory describes how future-oriented thought provides …

We investigated a pathway through which age stereotypes (AS) become internalized into the
self. Domain-specific AS, as well as future self-views (FS) and current self-views (CS), were …

Objective. Numerous studies have shown that involvement in leisure activity has a
significant impact on older adults' physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being …

El presente estudio aborda los constructos de Perspectiva Temporal Futura (Nuttin, 1985),
en sus diferentes dimensiones (Metas, ubicación temporal de las metas y Actitudes …

The purpose of this study was to determine how health impairment, socioeconomic status,
and social support relate to life satisfaction in later life. Using data from a sample of 320 …

This book sets out a contemporary perspective on music education, highlighting complex
intersections between informal, non-formal and formal practices and contexts. At a time …

Researchers see the value of future-oriented thinking for teacher development. Inthis study,
ten teacher candidates (Elementary= 1; Middle-level= 2; Secondary= 6; All-level= 1) from a …

In this chapter we explore the theoretical relevance of possible selves for understanding
adult development. We first describe the theoretical anchors that have influenced the way …

There is mounting evidence to suggest that older adults constitute a stigmatized group in the
United States (and in most Western societies). Indeed, youth is of such value in US culture …