Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 2009 (Revised from original 2009 version)

Adult Life Stages

by John A. Davis

Abstract

This note describes basic concepts of adult life stage theory and summarizes Daniel Levinson's research findings on the adult development of men and women.

Keywords: Transition; Gender Characteristics; Organizational Culture; Personal Development and Career; Behavior; Motivation and Incentives;

Citation:

Davis, John A. "Adult Life Stages." Harvard Business School Background Note 809-097, November 2009. (Revised from original January 2009 version.)