Midlife as a pivotal period in the life course: Balancing growth and decline at the crossroads of youth and old age

We present middle age as a pivotal period in the life course in terms of balancing growth and decline, linking earlier and later periods of life, and bridging younger and older generations. We highlight the role of protective factors and multisystem resilience in mitigating declines. Those in middle age play a central role in the lives of those who are younger and older at home, in the workplace, and in society at large. Thus, a focus on promoting health and well-being in middle age can have a far-reaching impact.
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Development - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Articles Source Type: research