Young Adulthood

OT121: Lifespan Development and Occupation II
University of the Philippines Manila | College of Allied Medical Professions Department of Occupational Therapy | Block 21 – Occupational Therapy SS 2012 – 2013 Young Adulthood Ms. Faith Deanne Mari B. Caube 16 January 2013 YOUNG ADULTHOOD

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Age Range: 20 - 40 years old Difference of development o Changes due more to personal, social, cultural events rather than chronological or biological changes o Hallmark of maturity - adapt and change in accordance to new conditions o More gradual changes --> does not fit neatly into a stage development theory o The primary meaning of adult is social (Rice, 1995).  Changes are attributed to social factors and relationships o Marked by culturally defined milestones, and by roles and relationships that are part of cycles of family and career (Craig, 1996)  The relationships that you will build during this stage are relatively permanent.

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The Age Clock  Used to define or judge behaviors, expectations, and pressures of adulthood  Motherhood  Physically- dependent jobs  They may consider themselves old because they are no longer fit to do previous easy tasks. Definitions of Age o Biological age - life expectancy o Psychological age - adaptation to environmental demands o Social age - in comparison to cultural norms Maturity o Needs a certain social and biological factors o More dependent on psychological factors  Physical and social independence and autonomy  Independent decision making  Stability  Wisdom  Reliability  Integrity  Compassion o Maturity is the psychological ability to work and to love (Freud). PHYSICAL CHANGES  Physical status o Peak of vitality, health, strength, energy, and endurance  25 years old is the prime in terms of strength. All motor systems are at peak during this age.  Dispatch the young to do battle.
OT 121: Lifespan Development and Occupation II Young Adulthood

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Peak of sensorimotor skills  25 – 30: peak of physical