Developmental regulation and after a developmental deadline: the sample case of 'biological clock' for childbearing

Authors :: Heckhausen, Jutta
Wrosch, Carsten
Fleeson, William
Source :: Psychology and Aging. Sept, 2001, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p400, 14 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Research demonstrates that in women at different ages and with or without children the developmental-cycle regulates the 'biological clock' for childbearing. Subjects who do not achieve the goal within the developmental deadline are better off in resorting to goal disengagement and self-protection.

Subjects :: Human biology -- Psychological aspects
Childbirth -- Evaluation
Developmental psychobiology -- Research
Biological rhythms -- Evaluation
Psychology and mental health
Seniors

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