This handbook investigates the dynamic processes underlying human personality development across the lifespan. It synthesizes current research and theory on how personality traits, goals, and life stories emerge, change, and are maintained from childhood through old age, drawing on diverse psychological perspectives and empirical findings.

This handbook is recognized as a comprehensive academic resource, drawing on the expertise of leading researchers in the field. Its scope covers a wide range of theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence, making it a valuable reference for students and professionals in psychology. The collection of contributions aims to provide a thorough overview of the current state of knowledge on personality development.