John Erikson's Stages Of Development
John is a 57-year-old man which puts him into middle-aged adulthood (35-65 years). This also puts him in stage 7 of Erikson’s Stages of Development Generativity vs. Self-absorption or Stagnation which is the stage where career and work are the most important things, along with their family. (David L) John is incredibly invested in his work and hobbies and although it doesn't mention anything about his family he spends a lot of time with friends each evening. Many changes usually happen during this time in life, including children moving out, establishing a career and so on. But since John does not have a partner or any children this could cause him to develop feelings of stagnation which could have a serious impact on physical activity. Physical
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“The average weekly hours for full-time Builders is 45.5, compared to 41.1 for all other occupations.” But lately, John is finding it hard to get out of bed for the early starts needed for his job and is also complaining about aches and pains. This could be due to the workload he has from being a builder and the strain this would have on his joints and could lead to possible back pain or arthritis. Erikson's theory explains that work is one of the most important things during this stage and since John isn't making any other difference toward society this is important for him to continue his work. Although this is important for him to continue a possible strategy for John, is for him to decrease the number of hours he works during the day. Possibly to even have a day off throughout the week to give his body a rest. The Occupational and Environmental Journal also explains how repetition is not a good thing and the more hours a person works the higher the risk that individual has for back pain. John mentions that he isn't a huge fan of doctors, so perhaps he should consider a therapist with the action of going to a therapist is less intimidating than going to a doctor. This theory can be seen through the white coat effect, with different clinical environments. There are many different exercises that John could receive from a therapist to help with his aches and pains, that he could also do so it doesn't take up much time out of his social
“The average weekly hours for full-time Builders is 45.5, compared to 41.1 for all other occupations.” But lately, John is finding it hard to get out of bed for the early starts needed for his job and is also complaining about aches and pains. This could be due to the workload he has from being a builder and the strain this would have on his joints and could lead to possible back pain or arthritis. Erikson's theory explains that work is one of the most important things during this stage and since John isn't making any other difference toward society this is important for him to continue his work. Although this is important for him to continue a possible strategy for John, is for him to decrease the number of hours he works during the day. Possibly to even have a day off throughout the week to give his body a rest. The Occupational and Environmental Journal also explains how repetition is not a good thing and the more hours a person works the higher the risk that individual has for back pain. John mentions that he isn't a huge fan of doctors, so perhaps he should consider a therapist with the action of going to a therapist is less intimidating than going to a doctor. This theory can be seen through the white coat effect, with different clinical environments. There are many different exercises that John could receive from a therapist to help with his aches and pains, that he could also do so it doesn't take up much time out of his social