| Abstract: | With the next year marking the 30th anniversary of the first issue of Developmental Psychology the current editor reflects upon her time as editor for the journal. There has been a sustained pattern of growth since the journal began. It quickly established a reputation as a primary archival outlet for the publication of scientific information about human development across the life span. Because the focus is on development rather than specific domains of psychology, virtually all substantive areas of psychology are covered. A number of special issues and sections have been published during this editorship. In addition to the cross-cultural issue edited by Kenneth Rubin, there have been two others. One featured research on sexual orientation and human development, edited by Charlotte Patterson. The other was on transitions and adjustment in adolescence. The position as editor of Developmental Psychology has presented a number of challenges, opportunities, and learning experiences. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
