Early adulthood

R.Purushothaman
Master of social work
Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College Trichy 6200005 TamilNadu, India.

1. R.Purushothaman DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK TOPIC: Early Adulthood

2. Early Adulthood extends from age 18 to approximately age 40 . When the physical and psychological changes, which accompany the beginning of the loss of reproductive capacity appear. When adolescents become more independent and explore different life possibilities.

3. Characteristics of early adulthood

4. This is the period when young men and women are trying out different life patterns in terms of jobs and different individuals to share the life. Once individuals decide upon the pattern of life the believe will meet the needs, they develop pattern of behavior, attitudes and values.

5. Young adults need to cope up with all adjustment within their work a nd with partner and larger circle of friends and relatives. Exceptions are too high and to meet demand make it even more difficult. They are called problem age.

6. Young adults worry about which leads to emotional tension will depend upon their work load at their work place, at home and in the social circle. And also how much success or failure they are experiencing in meeting these problems. They are called E motional age.

7. Early adulthood is a period of “ s ocial isolation” - with the end of formal education A nd the entrance into adult life pattern of work and marriage, the association with peer groups is slowly weaned. This is when they experience social isolation

8. Early adulthood is the ‘ Reproductive Age ’- parenthood is one of the most important roles in the lives of most young adults.

9. As young adults change their role from students and dependent to that of independent adults, they establish new pattern of living new responsibilities and take up new commitments for themselves and their partners.

10. Psychological separation from parents. Accepting responsible for one’s own body. Choosing a career. Using money to further development. Assuming a social role.

11. Establishing adult relationships with parents. Acquiring marketable skills. Having and relating to children. Adapting ethical and spiritual values. Developing a capacity for intimacy with a partner.

12. Typical, physical development/ maturation Already complete * small % still gain height in early 20’s. * Brain continues to grow in height and weight reaching its maximum during early adulthood then contracting in size. During early adulthood * Muscle strength greater * Hand-eye coordination sharp.

13. Young adults are subjected to many emotional Stresses related to career, marriage, family etc .

14. Social development- moving away from peer group, and adults tend to associate with others. Most find a mate and begin a family.

15. Thinking in early adulthood becomes more realistic and pragmatic. Post-formal thought- thought that is reflective, realistic and provisional, open to emotions and subjective.

16. REF ER ENCE www.brainkart.com/article/characteristics-and-characteristics-of-Early-Adulthood_2117/ www.cliffsnotes.com