young adulthood Flashcards
Erickson’s theory of psychosocial stages of development
intimacy vs. isolation - movement from the identity fragmentation, confusion, and exploration of adolescence into
more intimate engagement with significant others. individuals who successfully resolve this task are able to achieve the virtue of love.
kohlberg’s postconventional stage of moral development
characteristics
greater independence in moral decision making
more complex contemplation of ethical principles
development of a moral conscience
move from seeking social approval through conformity to redefining and revising values and selecting behaviors that match those values
characteristics of the postconventional stage of moral reasoning
recognition of larger systems and appreciation for community
understanding the social rules are relativistic, rather than rigid and prescribed
successful resolution of the adolescent identity crisis, separation from home, and the willingness and ability to take responsibility for others are necessary, but not sufficient, conditions for postconventional moral development
spiritual development
young adulthood is a time when individuals explore and refine their belief systems..
part of that process is development of spirituality, a focus on that which gives direction to one’s life.
spirituality manifests itself through one’s ethical obligations and behavioral commitment to values and ideologies
Spiritual development
it is a way of integrating values relating to self, other people, the community and a higher being or ultimate reality, research has shown that spirituality is associated with successful
marriage, considerate and responsible interpersonal relations, positive self-esteem, more adaptive approaches to coping with stress, and general well-being
spirituality development- characterized by transition (fowler)
from synthetic-conventional faith rooted in external authority adolescence
to individuative reflective faith that seeks authority within the self, establishment of own belief system and evaluation of personal values within social context
faith development related to:
early attachment to other people
cognitive, interpersonal and identity development
challenges and conflict successfully faced and met
Identity-how one thinks about and relates to oneself in the realms of love, work, and ideologies—not limited to adolescence-but continues well into adulthood
Marcia (1993): identity is NOT static…Dynamic, open, and flexible
Ongoing identity development helps individuals abandon the insular self in order to embrace connection with others to make adult commitments and define life’s direction
Success in the labor market depends on:
Human Capital – talents, skills, intellectual capacity, social development, emotional regulatory capacity
Community Assets – public infrastructure, adequate transportation to get to work, community networks, and educational opportunities
“Transformative Assets” – family contributions that defer the economic costs of a college education or the down payment for a house
