Health Sciences 2711A/B Chapter Notes -Midlife Crisis, Disengagement Theory, Menopause
17 Apr 2014
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Increasing awareness of limited time ahead prompts middle-aged adults to revaluate the meaning of their lives. Erikson"s" psychological conflict is called generativity versus stagnation. Stagnation: ppl become self centered and self-indulgent after attaining life goals. Highly generative ppl are well adjusted, low in anxiety and depression, high in autonomy, self- acceptance, life satisfaction and successful marriages and close friends. Generativity is associated with effective child rearing- authoritative style. Having children seems to foster men"s generative development than womens. African americans are more often engaged in certain types of generativity than caucasians. Believing in a higher being may preserve generative commitments. Transitional period: 40-45, evaluate their success in early adulthood. Young- old: must seek new ways of being both young and old, can be sensitive to physical strength and attractiveness. Destruction-creation: participate in activities with human welfare so it is easier to leave a legacy.
