Chapter 14 Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development Flashcards
Havighurst (1972) believed that each stage of development involved accomplishing certain “tasks,” including:
Getting started in an occupation
Selecting a life partner
Learning to live contentedly with one’s partner
Starting a family and becoming a parent
Assuming the responsibilities of managing a home
Assuming social responsibilities
Erikson: Stage 6 – Intimacy vs. Isolation
If a clear sense of self has been established, the individual will begin to look outward to find companionship and love (seeking intimacy).
If individuals are unsuccessful in finding themselves or understanding who they truly are, they will begin to isolate themselves from lasting unions.
individuation
Becoming an individual by means of integrating one’s own values and beliefs with those of one’s parents and one’s society
erikson (1963)
saw the establishment of intimate relationships as the key “crisis” of early adulthood.
Lack of identity is related to a high divorce rate in young marriages.
Ages 17 to 33 are the entry phase of adulthood for young men when they become more independent.
They adopt “the dream” to become someone, and leave their mark on history.
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Ages 28 to 33 are called the age-30 transition; characterized for both men and women by reassessment
Later 30s are characterized by settling down or planting roots; financial and emotional investment in home; concerns focus on career advancement, mortgages, and raising own families
Levinson’s views are outdated; many women lead independent, single lives as long as they wish; the majority of career women and 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canadian cities do not care what others think of their status or living arrangements; many will not live in places where others frown upon their lifestyles
attraction
– Psychological forces that draw people together
Physical appearance is the first key factor in consideration for partners for dates, sex, and long-term relationships, before sensitivity, warmth, and intelligence.
for women
Physical features universally appealing: cleanliness, good complexion, clear eyes, good teeth, good hair, firm muscle tone, and a steady gait
Age and health may be important in women for reproductive capacity.
for men
reproductive value may depend more on how well they can provide for a family (economic status and reliability).
Rules of Attraction
- Symmetry – Good symmetry means an individual can deliver healthy offspring.
- Hips – Good hips indicate good potential to deliver offspring.
Rules of Attraction (cont’d)
- Facial structure – Small and sharp features are attractive and will be transmitted.
- Smell – Females prefer males’ scent over their own.
Attraction–similarity hypothesis
People develop romantic relationships with others who are similar to themselves in attractiveness and other traits.
Opposites do not attract; people in committed relationships are most likely to be similar to their partners in attitude and cultural attributes; partners are like us in race and ethnicity, age, level of education, and religion.
