Adulthood

1. Adulthood

2. Derived from Latin Word Adutus means grown to full size and length or matured. Adults are individuals who have completed their growth and are ready to assume their status in society. Varies from culture to culture Longest period Interest in Material

3. Subdivisions of Adulthood Early Adulthood : 18-40 Middle Adulthood : 40-60 Late Adulthood : 60 and above

4. Characteristics Period of Adjustments (New Patterns of Life & New social Expectations) New roles to play Development of new Attitudes, Interests and Values (pacing with new roles). Difficult period of life Settling down age Carefree freedom over

5. Early Adulthood Period of emotional tension Period of Social Isolation Time of Commitments Often a period of Dependency Time of Value Change Adjustment to new lifestyles Creative Age Change in Interests Change in Social Perception Adjustments

6. Middle Adulthood Dreaded Period Time of Transition Time of Stress Awkward Age Time of Achievement Time of Evaluation Age of Double Standards Time of Empty Nest Time of Boredom Change in Appearance Change in Sensory Ability Change in Physiological Functioning Community Affairs Status Symbolism

7. Late Adulthood Closing Period of Life Span Period of Decline Individual Difference effects aging Role Change Poor Adjustment as Characteristic Desire for Rejuvenation Change in Appearance Physiological Changes Great Mental Decline Interest in Self Social Disengagement Religious Interest Wait for Death

8. Last scene of all, that ends this strange eventful history, is second childishness, and mere oblivion, sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything