{"product_id":"aging-and-human-motivation-the-springer-series-in-adult-development-and-aging-9780306460746","title":"Aging and Human Motivation The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI first met Ernest Furchtgott twenty-five years ago after joining the faculty of the College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1: Introduction. Why This Monograph? Motivation.  Definitions of Aging Our Focus. Reprise. 2: Biological  Foundations. Introduction. Cerebral Metabolism. Neurotransmitters.  The Endocrines. The Immune System. Cardiovascular Functions.  Conclusions. 3: Sleep and Fatigue. Sleep. Summary. Fatigue.  Summary. 4: Pain and Discomfort Avoidance. Introduction.  Motivational-Emotional Aspects. Perception and Measurement of Pain.  Interpretation of Symptoms. Culture. Personality. Conclusions. 5:  Eating and Drinking. Introduction. Eating. Drinking-Fluid  Intake. Conclusions. 6: Sexuality. Introduction. Biology.  Culture. Surveys. Physical Health and Psychological Wellness.  Conclusions. 7: Health Behaviors. Introduction. Definitions. The  Role of Motivation. Theoretical Underpinnings. Perception of Health  Status. Health Care Services Utilization. Health Promotion and  Preventive Health Behaviors. Conclusions. 8: Stress.  Introduction. Definitions. Theories. Aging and Stress. Classifications  and Measurement. Biological Effects. Psychological Effects.  Conclusions. 9: Coping. Introduction. Coping Styles and  Strategies. The Age Factor. Wisdom and Religion. Conclusions. 10.  Ecological Studies of Stress and Coping. Introduction. Measurement.  Caregiving. Summary. Bereavement. Summary. 11: The Self.  Introduction. The Self and Social Motivation. Some Definitional  Problems. Aging. The Temporal Factor: Past, Present, and Future  Selves. Conclusions. 12: Purpose or Meaning of Life. The  Construct. Modern Expositors. Relationship to Other Constructs.  Empirical Studies. Conclusions. 13: Social Relationships.  Introduction. Theoretical Perspectives. Theories. Isolation and  Loneliness. Factors Affecting Close Contacts. Conclusions. 14:  Achievement Motivation. The Construct. Some Data on Older  Populations. Conclusions. 15: Leisure. Introduction. Theories.  The Role of Motivation and Its Assessment. The Life Course. Some  Determinants of Leisure. Adult Education. Amenity Migration.  Volunteering. Conclusions. 16: Epilogue. References. Index.","brand":"Springer Us","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52090671333719,"sku":"9780306460746","price":116.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780306460746.jpg?v=1762273019","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/aging-and-human-motivation-the-springer-series-in-adult-development-and-aging-9780306460746","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}