Early adulthood Flashcards
mate selection
partners similar to themselves, heavily influenced by early attachment styles (internal working model), what you look for in a partner depends on culture
Cross-linkage theory of aging
The cross-linkage theory of aging concludes that much of the decline seen with aging is due to damage to cells via reactive oxygen species (ROS) and other environmental factors (like UV light).
as a result, tissues become less elastic,
gradual failure of endocrine system
deterioration of immune, cardiac and respiratory system
Weight loss management
lifestyle changes: diet and exercise
record keeping: food intake and portion control
social support and counseling
extended intervention: time to develop new habits (not fad diets)
ideal weight loss is 1-2 pound per week
Substance abuse in early adulthood
up to 16% are substance abusers
most common are tobacco, weed, and alc
use of cigs declining but increased used of other nicotine products
serious health risks
preventative health measures should reach adolescents and young adults and show consequences of smoking
ask, advise, assess willingness to quit, assist w/ quitting plan, arrange a follow up for 1 wk after quitting date
behaviors that increase
binge drinking
party drugs and use of prescription drugs
driving under the influence
Rape prevention and treatment
Prevention: education on consent, screening, community resources
treatment:
validation of experience
safety planning
whatever the survivor wants it to be
many find that individual or group therapy is helpful
Levinson’s psychosocial theory of personality development
early adult transition: dreams guide decision making
men: career achievements
women: split dreams between career and marriage
age-30 transition
men: settle down
women: unsettled occupation and relationship commitments
Robert Sternberg’s triangular theory of love
Passionate love: lustful, physical attraction occurs in the beginning of a relationship
companionate love: with time this shifts to compassionate love, held together by taking care of each other and mutual responsibilities, warm, trusting affection
Compassionate love: eventually, calm, caring, deep love happens, think the old couple in UP! concern for each others wellbeing
passion gradually fades while intimacy and contentment strengthen
Communicating commitment and intimacy, including constructive conflict resolution, predicts relationship maintenance and satisfaction
Trends in first vs. second birth for parents
less satisfaction is later reported when kids are in the difficult time of adolescence but sharing of child care responsibilities predicts happiness
become more traditional with first born, less traditional with second born (father helps more)
