Mission
Welcome to the American Psychological Association’s Division 20 focused on Adult Development and Aging! We are excited that you have found us. Just in the United States, the population of individuals aged 65 and older grew to 61.2 million in 2024 and it is expected to reach 82 million by 2050. These trends are reflective of changes in many countries worldwide.
In Division 20, we focus on the diversity and vibrancy within adult development and aging, as science shows that the health habits we establish throughout adulthood make marked differences in our health span and lifespan into our 80s, 90s, and beyond. Our diverse members represent scientists, practitioners, policy makers, and trainees interested in cross-cutting topics including (in alphabetical order) ageism, caregiving, clinical needs, cognitive and emotional processes, family processes, healthcare and workforce concerns, individual differences, mental health, social and personality development, and technology. We strongly support the Gerontological Society of America’s Age Inclusivity initiativeopens in new window. For more information, please see APA’s Perspectives on aging: Psychology across the lifespanopens in new window and the APA Committee on Agingopens in new window. Please consider joining us to facilitate our efforts to support adult development and aging!
