Through this assignment you will be able to critically evaluate research studies in the field of adult development. Each week you will read and analyze two peer-reviewed, research-journal articles related to the weekly topics. You will use the South University Online Library databases to locate these articles. Other sources such as the text (other than as supporting citations), Wikipedia, and other online sources will not be accepted.
Submit your analysis as a Word document using APA style guidelines. In your analysis:
• Write a summary for each journal article.
• Describe the main points of each article and how each article relates to the week’s course and text readings.
• Evaluate the articles from your own thoughts and perspectives regarding the topics covered.
Use this topic area as the focus for your Week 4 article analysis:
Mental health issues of older adults
Textbook Information: Quadagno, J. (2021). Aging and the life course: An introduction to social gerontology (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781260804270.
From your textbook, Aging and the Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, read the following chapters:
Biological Perspectives on Aging
Psychological Perspectives on Aging
Caring for the Frail Elderly
Dying, Death, and Bereavement
Submission Details:
Submit your assignment as a Word document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
Name your document: SU_PSY3540_W4_Project_LastName_FirstInitial
Using APA format, appropriately cite your sources within the body of the paper. List your references on a separate page