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Psychopathology in the Aged

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Conclusions

In this chapter, we reviewed the literature on psychopathology and aging. It is clear that early research and theory assumed that the incidence of psychological disorder increased with age. This was attributable, in part, to negative societal attitudes about the aging process and the methodological limitations of early research strategies.

In recent years, we witnessed improvement of sampling methods in epidemiological research and increased use of longitudinal designs. These methodological changes have dispelled some of the myths about aging and old age. Unfortunately, changes in theory have not kept pace with empirical findings. New etiological theories of depression, for example, are needed to account for the consistent finding of decreased incidence of depression in late adulthood. The knowledge base has increased significantly, and researchers are now faced with the challenge of identifying the relevant mechanisms. Although information about normal and pathological aging is developing at a significant pace, our understanding of the aging process is still in its infancy.

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