Leading researchers summarize cutting-edge research and methods for the study of intraindividual variability in different behavioral domains such as cognitive and emotional functioning across the lifespan - from childhood to adult development -- in this new handbook. Tightly edited to ensure consistency and accessibility, the book's data sets are available on the web. Intended for advanced students and researchers in developmental psychology across the lifespan or life course sociology, psychology, family studies, gerontology, education, and medicine interested in intraindividual variability of behavior or as a text for advanced data analysis courses offered in these departments.

Foreword J.R. Nesselroade Part 1: Historical and Conceptual Overview 1. A Brief Historical Overview on Intraindividual Variability Research Across the Life-span M. Diehl, K. Hooker, M.J. Sliwinski 2. Intraindividual Variability Across the Life-span: Moving Towards Computational Developmental Science N. Ram, L. Gatzke-Kopp, D. Gerstorf, M. Coccia, J. Morack, P.C.M. Molenaar Part 2: Intraindividual Variability and Development During the Early Life-span 3. The Nature and Meaning of Intraindividual Variability in Development in the Early Life-span M. van Dijk, P. van Geert 4. Intraindividual Variability in the Development of Motor Skills in Childhood K.E. Adolph, W.G. Cole, B. Verereijken 5. The Role of Intraindividual Variability in Learning and Cognitive Development M.W. Alibali, P.G. Sidney 6. Intraindividual Variability in Mood Experience and Mood Regulation in Childhood and Adolescence L.B. Shomaker, S.A. Reina 7. Intraindividual Variability in Self-Representations in Adolescence S.D. Gest, L.E. Molloy, N. Ram Part 3: Intraindividual Variability and Development Across the Adult Life-span 8. Intraindividual Variability and Neuropsychological Functioning Across the Adult Life-span S. Vandermorris, J.E. Tan 9. Intraindividual Variability in Attention Across the Adult Life-span A.A.M. Bielak, K.J. Anstey 10. Intraindividual Variability in Adult Personality Development E.E. Noftle, W. Fleeson 11. Intraindividual Variability in Mood and Mood Regulation in Adulthood A.D. Ong, A.J. Zautra 12. Intraindividual Variability in the Context of Adults' Health Behavior C. Hoppmann, J.C. Lay, S. Shayanfar Part 4: Key Issues of Intraindividual Variability Research 13. Intraindividual Variability - An Indicator of Vulnerability or Resilience in Adult Development and Aging? S.W. S. MacDonald, R.S. Stawski 14. Intraindividual Variability and Covariation Across Domains in Adulthood and Aging: Contributions for Understanding Behavior, Health, and Development R.S. Stawski, J. Smith, S.W. S. MacDonald 15. The Association Between Short-Term Intraindividual Variability and Long-term Developmental Change P. Rast, S.M. Hofer 16. Psychometric Properties of Micro-longitudinal Assessments: Between- and Within-person Reliability, Factor Structure, and Discriminant Validity of Daily Cognitive Interference J. Mogle, D.M. Almeida, R.S. Stawski 17. Multiple Time-Scale Design and Analysis: Pushing Towards Real-Time Modeling of Complex Developmental Processes N. Ram, M. Diehl 18. Intraindividual Variability in the Medical and Rehabilitation Sciences C.S. McCrae, N. Dautovich, K. Shoji, K. Vatthauer Part 5: Conclusion 19. The Future of Analysis of Intra-Individual Variation P.C.M. Molenaar