Life Stages Flashcards
Early Adulthood
Early adulthood occurs around the ages of 18-29
It is the first transition that occurs from adolescence; therefore, the young adult continues to find that friendships and relationships are the focus, with the latter becoming particularly important.
Early Adulthood
Long term relationships are…
Typically formed during this life stage and may result in, for example, living together with a partner, marriage, children or even just a desire for family.
Early Adulthood
Making plans for a secure…
Future in terms of financial planning for a house, higher education and retirement can also begin during this life stage.
Middle Adulthood
Middle adulthood can be characterised by adults between 30 and 60
The focus can be on the future and on providing for those who are younger and older (i.e. grandchildren and older family members)
Middle Adulthood
Role-modelling and setting an…
example to others is very much a key characteristic of this life stage (i.e. sharing expertise, knowledge and experience.)
Interest in community life and activities can increase.
Middle Adulthood
Can lead individuals to reflect on…
Their current life and future. A mid-life crisis is used to describe the realisation during this life stage that life is progressing rapidly, that half of one’s life could be over, and that perhaps the other half is an opportunity to fulfil ambitions or make changes.
Late Adulthood
From the age of 60 onwards this period can lead adults to focus on what is most important in life and what they value most
It may be a time where different roles and responsibilities become important (i.e. in relation to work, family and friends.)
Late Adulthood
This period can lead to…
Older adults becoming more focused on their goals and desires. Reflection on past life stages can occur.
Late Adulthood
Desire for life satisfaction and…
Quality of life becomes increasingly important.
Ending of relationships can feature prominently.
Periods of acceptance, grief and anxiety can occur, too.
Infancy
Covers the first two years of an individuals life.
Infancy (Months 4-6)
Start to make…
A range of different sounds and even repeat the ones they hear, especially when someone is talking to them.
Infancy (Months 6-8)
Start being able to…
Sit up on their own. Without the need to be supported, they can hold themselves up in a sitting position and even pull themselves up from a sitting to a standing position.
It is around this time they begin to move around independently, too. Crawling, walking, climbing, etc…
Infancy (Months 15-18)
Independence will once again increase, the child will…
Begin to show an interest in playing. Running, kicking and throwing balls.
They will probably begin to speak in short sentences, too.
Childhood
Covers years 3 to 10 of an individuals life.
Childhood (Years 3-4)
Child begins to develop their independence further…
Potty training tends to occur around this time in a persons life.
