Emotional And Social Development In Adulthood Flashcards
What are the social development in early adulthood ?
May have an active social life.
May meet new friends through leisure activities & work.
What are the emotional development in EARLY ADULTHOOD ?
Develop close and intimate relationships with others.
May have children & develop strong bonds with them.
What are the EMOTIONAL development in MIDDLE adulthood ?
May have difficulty coming to terms with ageing.
Children may leave home-can effect emotions.
What are the SOCIAL development in MIDDLE adulthood ?
Children may have grown up - Make time to try out leisure activites.
What are the EMOTIONAL development in LATER adulthood ?
May feel more contented because fewer family and work commitments.
Usually retired- more leisure time with family & friends.
Friends/partners may die.
Loss of partners can result in anxiety and insecurity.
What are the SOCIAL development in LATER adulthood ?
If PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, may have busy life with friends/family.
Less mobile as they get older, not much contact with others.
What are the other factors that affect social and emotional development ?
Bereavement
Health
Mobility
Support of family and friends
