Eddy J M, St Pierre R W, Alles W F
J Sch Health. 1982 Nov;52(9):559-63. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1982.tb04039.x.
The life span theory of development is based on the notion that development occurs at all ages. A person's developmental history influences his or her behavior later in life. Following this assumption, the ability of an elderly person to cope with health problems is related to past experience in coping with similar problems or life events. The goal of intervention related to life span development serves two purposes: to help individuals overlap positive health behaviors that will be sustained throughout life and to discuss the role and impact of life events on their ability to cope with later problems. The school health program provides an excellent vehicle for achieving these goals.
发展的寿命理论基于这样一种观念，即发展发生在所有年龄段。一个人的发展历程会影响其晚年的行为。基于这一假设，老年人应对健康问题的能力与过去应对类似问题或生活事件的经历有关。与寿命发展相关的干预目标有两个：帮助个体形成能持续一生的积极健康行为，并探讨生活事件对其应对后续问题能力的作用和影响。学校健康项目为实现这些目标提供了一个绝佳途径。
