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This volume seeks to explore the idea of identity as a flexible center of events around which aspects of the self and events in the outside world are organized.� Historically, in much of the literature, identity was conceptualized as a somewhat fixed, unchanging construct. Scholars now have a greater awareness of more nuanced theories about identity and there is a greater willingness to accept that identity is not fixed, concrete, and permanent, but rather evolving and fluid. �Although this volume discusses a wide variety of aspects of identity as it flexibly changes during adulthood in the face of numerous experiences, it is really addressing one key question.� How adaptive and fluid is identity and how can we know ourselves as both continuing and changing?� Exploring these ideas raises the importance of future research on adult identity. With a firm grounding in the historical and theoretical background of identity research, this volume begins by defining identity and the psychological �self� as a center around which the person�s behaviors and self-concepts revolve. The following chapters gather the wisdom of many writers who all accepted the challenge of talking about creating a flexible adult self and identity during adulthood.� They �come at this challenging question from many different perspectives using different tools.� Some survey existing literature and theory, then summarize prior work in a meaningful way.� Some discuss their own research; some reflect on personal experiences that have demanded a flexible identity.� Also included in the coverage are discussions of methodology and validity issues for studies and scales of identity.�� With its dual focus on research and applied fields ranging across social and personality psychology, industrial/occupational psychology, cross-cultural psychology, mental health, existential issues, relationships, and� demographic categories, Identity Flexibility During Adulthood: Perspectives on Adult Development is a fascinating and complex resource for psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, gerontologists, and all those interested in our changing identities.��Typham this is the title: Identity Flexibility During Adulthood Perspectives in Adult Development