The developmental theory Joyce is experiencing is Generativity vs. Stagnation. The theory is for the ages between 35-65 years old. According to Erikson 1950’s “the middle adult years are a time of concern for the next generation as well as involvement with friends and community”. “There is desire to make a contribution to the world”. “If this task is not met‚ stagnation results‚ and the person becomes self-absorbed and obsessed wither her or his own health needs or regresses to an earlier level
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J.K Rowling: Generativity vs. Stagnation Mikaela Andringa Grand Canyon University: Psy 357 14 November 2014 J.K. Rowling is the best-selling author of the one of the most popular book/film franchises in history‚ Harry Potter. Joanne Rowling was born in July 1965 (Smith‚ 2014). Jo left her hometown of Chepstow for Exeter University. There she earned a French and Classics degree. After her graduation she moved to London and did a variety of jobs including one at Amnesty International (Smith‚ 2014)
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Generativity Versus Stagnation Stage The final character that we will discuss is Gus‚ an extremely proud father‚ member of the community and above all he is proud of his heritage. Greek American is the term to describe him‚ a traditional minded father from a past generation. His passions include his house‚ family and restaurant which serves as a center piece of the family and Greek community. Gus is in his 70ies and in the stage of generativity versus stagnation that represents the major conflict
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The Dictionary of Social Work roughly defines middle adulthood as the period between forty-five and sixty-four years of age. There are four main tasks in this stage. They include meeting intimacy and family needs‚ satisfying achievement needs‚ taking care of elderly parents‚ and coping with end of life issues. Erikson identifies the need for achievement during midlife‚ which fits into his stage of generativity vs. stagnation. Success in adulthood is defined by feelings of connectedness and the ability
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MIDDLE ADULTHOOD Studying middle adulthood is a relatively recent phenomenon. In fact‚ in 1900 the average life expectancy was 47 years. It has only been since more and more people lived longer and longer that professionals became interested in studying life during this age period. Between the ages of 35-60‚ we find vast changes in many areas of our lives. The most obvious changes related to our lifestyle include: physical development and health‚ career and finances‚ marraige‚ and leisure activities
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Middle Adulthood From National Public Radio‚ the “Family Matters” Series As a reminder‚ the three Families are: The Shamone-Gilmores - The dad (the elder): Franklin Brunson (age 81) - The daughter: Natasha Shamone-Gilmore (age 58) - The son-in-law: Curtis (age 63) - The grandson: Christopher (age 24) The Hunter-Christians -The mother (the elder): Ida Christian (age 89) -The daughter: Geneva Hunter (age 66) -The granddaughter: Yolanda (age 43) The Martin-Hawkins -The mother
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(especially high frequencies) decreasing kidney function (50% decrease) decreasing cardiac output (1/2 of that of 20 year-old) COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT 1. Responsibility and Executive Thinking recall Shaie: early adulthood is an achieving stage middle adulthood involves what is called the responsible stage in cognition decision making is based upon personal responsibilities towards others can lead to what is called the executive stage in this stage‚ the adult will apply
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Young and Middle Adulthood Transitions Interview 1 For my first interview I decided to interview myself. I am 35 years old with dark curly hair‚ hazel green eyes and fair skin. My face is round and symmetrical. I am confident in my own skin and I have an outgoing social personality. I enjoy adventures but get antsy easily. I know how to work a room and engage an audience. I have been in banking for 18 years and recently took on a manger position. In reference to the 5 factor model (Craig
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"Middle age is when your classmates are so old and wrinkled and bald‚ they don’t recognize you". -Bennett Cerf Middle adulthood begins at the age of 40 - 60. This is a time when you can’t believe where the time went. It seems like just yesterday you were graduating from college‚ got married‚ and had children. Your children are now approaching young adulthood‚ pushing you into the next stage of life‚ middle adulthood. You look in the mirror and all the signs of middle age are starting
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Due to the vast diversity in the lifestyles and other facets of life‚ middle adulthood is ill-defined and frequently varies from person to person (Belsky‚ 2013). In order to understand the various life developments experienced during middle adulthood‚ I interviewed fifty-one-year-old Lilly. Lilly is a former cosmetologist and mother of three currently living in Murfreesboro. After the birth of her second child‚ Lilly left the workforce to become a stay at home mother. However‚ Lilly recently began
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