Early Adulthood Flashcards
What ages are considered early adulthood?
20-40
How do young adults describe their health?
Majority report their health is good/better than it was during childhood.
Describe emerging adulthood.
period between late teens and mid-to late twenties when individuals are not adolescents but are not yet fully adults; “prolonged adolescence”, “tryout twenties”
Describe a quarter time crisis.
time of exploration that can be time of crisis; confusing time since there’s no “rite of passage” to adulthood in our culture
What are some milestones that young adults consider to constitute adulthood?
completing education (70% of young adults do this), begin F/T work, move out of childhood home, financial independence, marriage, parenting
What is considered a critical aspect of young adults’ lives (according to them)?
Occupation, work
What 3 purposes does work serve in a young adult’s life?
Economic (supplies us with the money we need to live), Social (provides an opportunity for social interaction, establishing friendships), Psychological (gives us a sense of self-worthy or identity)
Which of Erikson stages are young adults in?
Intimacy v Isolation: development of a close intimate relationship with someone else (usually opposite sex) is very important
Describe how each gender relates to identity and intimacy during early adulthood.
Men & career-oriented women tend to find identity first, then pursue intimacy
Women in general tend to pursue intimacy first (marriage/children) then identity later.
Describe the struggle for early adults.
There is a struggle between a desire for intimacy (which involves commitment) while still retaining a sense of personal intimacy (independence); Instead of parent being safe base during childhood, the mate or spouse becomes safe base - “I can trust you so I can go explore who I am”
Describe Sternberg’s Model of Love.
Three major points: Passion - desire to be with another person (romance, attraction)
Commitment- decision to maintain & cultivate the relationship
Intimacy- Closeness, correctedness, bondedness
Describe Non-Love according to Sternberg’s Model of Love.
No passion, no intimacy, no commitment; “who? I didn’t notice him”
Describe Liking according to Sternberg’s Model of Love.
intimacy, no passion, no commitment; “She’s nice to talk to”
Describe Infatuation according to Sternberg’s Model of Love.
passion, no intimacy, no commitment; “I just want to be with him physically”
Describe Romantic Love according to Sternberg’s Model of Love.
passion and intimacy, no commitment; “He’s for me; He’s the one - at least for the time being”
Describe Companionate Love according to Sternberg’s Model of Love.
intimacy, commitment, no passion; “She’s like a sister - in it for the long haul”
Describe Fatuous Love according to Sternberg’s Model of Love.
commitment and passion, no intimacy; “I need him physically, can’t leave. But need to talk to you”
Describe Empty Love according to Sternberg’s Model of Love.
commitment, no passion or intimacy; “We’ll stick out - only for the kids”
Describe Consummate Love according to Sternberg’s Model of Love.
intimacy, passion and commitment; “I want him. I like him. I’m his forever.”
What were the average ages for first marriages for men/women in 2000? 2013?
2000: men 26.8, women 25.1
2013: men 28.6, women 26.6
In North America, most relationships are ___.
monogamous; serial monogamy “we’re free to marry, divorce, and remarry any number of times”
Marital Happiness Research shows that most couples overall marital satisfaction is the ______ at the ________ of marriage, drops with onset of _____ and ______, rises again in later life.
highest at the beginning, drops at children and life pressures
What 3 things attribute to a successful marriage?
- The older or more mature the couple, the better.
- Similarities in values and interest.
- Each partner contributing something to the marriage that the other would be hard pressed to provide.
In _____, the US Supreme asserted the right of same sex couples’ marriage; By _____, 16 states and DC had legalized same sex marriage.
2013; 2016
