01:830:101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 25: Life Review, Elder Abuse

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:101
• Professor: L.Jacobs

Document Summary

Erikson"s stages of adult development (integrity vs. despair) The final stage in erikson"s model in which older people gain interest in the arts, in children, and in human experience as a whole. Older adults seek to integrate their unique experiences with their vision of community (erikson). Accepting one"s whole life and reflecting on that life in a positive manner and retaining identity despite life changes and decline is critical. critical need in late adulthood is retaining a sense of identity despite decline. Activities in late adulthood (working, retirement, volunteering, home sweet home/aging in place, norc) The activities of older people are intense and varied. The psychological benefits of work can be obtained through volunteer work. Work provides social support and status, boosting self-esteem. Besides needing the money, some employees over age 65 stay on the job because they appreciate the social recognition and self-fulfillment of work.