HDF 308 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Biopsychosocial Model, Longitudinal Study, Developmental Psychology
16 Nov 2016
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Hdf 308: life course theory: currently howard w. odum distinguished research professor of sociology at the university of. His conceptualization of a life course introduced the importance of considering the social and historical contexts during which a life unfolds; the impact of interdependent lives; and the process of intergenerational transmission of values, beliefs, and patterns of behavior. Life course theory relies heavily on longitudinal research. Development is embedded in and is influenced by the historical period during which each stage. Key concepts: agency: agency: control one has over one"s own destiny. Choices people make among the opportunities available to them during their historical period and the society in which they live: these choices become building blocks of life course transitions and trajectories. How do options/choices differ for different people/groups of people: within a cohort, the choices people make contribute to individual differences. Examples: the sense of agency differs among individuals.
