FRHD 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Gail Sheehy, Midlife Crisis, Ecological Niche

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1010
• Professor: Susan Chuang

Document Summary

Erikson and malsow: erikson- eight steps of development three after adolescence. Adults can be in 5th stage- identity versus role confusion. Or can be in any of the three adult stages intimacy versus isolation, generativity vs stagnation, and integrity vs despair: erikson saw adulthood as the continuation of identity seeking via exploration of intimacy and generativity. Identity combines values and traditions from childhood with the current social context. Since contexts keep evolving , many adults reassess all four types of identity (sexual/gender, vocational/work, religious/spiritual, and political/ethical) Adults seek intimacy a close, reciprocal connection with another human being. Intimacy is mutual, not self-absorbed, which means that adults need to devote time and energy to one another. This process beings in emerging adulthood and continues lifelong, isolation is especially likely when divorce or death disrupts establish intimate relationships. Adults need to care for the next generation, either by raising their own children or by mentoring, teaching and helping others.