PSYCH 250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Midlife Crisis, National Organization For The Reform Of Marijuana Laws, Sandwich Generation
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Generativity give to and guide the next generation: make a lasting contribution, less selfish stage. Stagnation become self absorbed, no sense of purpose. Biological generativity conceive and give birth. Work generativity skills passed on to others, mentoring. Does generativity relate more to midlife: across different ages, there are no differences in attitudes or activities, generativity is a lower priority for young people than for middle age and older people. Are highly generative people happier: no, they experience a greater sense of purpose and meaning, hedonic vs. eudaimonic happiness. Methods: in depth biographical interview with: 40 men (35-45 years) hourly workers, business executives, university biologists, novelists, 45 women (35-45 years) homemakers, business executives, university professors. Transitioning into midlife: evaluate success in achieving early adulthood goals. What do i really want out of life: realization that they have more time behind them than ahead of them in life. Ex: divorce, quitting job, going back to school, changing careers.
