PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10.4: Aging Brain, Menopause, Reduced Properties
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Young adulthood spans 18 to 40 years old, middle of adulthood is from 40 to 65, and older adulthood is from 65 onwards. People change as they move through these stages. Navigating this challenging time can strongly affect peoples feelings of self-worth, competence, and their ability to handle the complex challenges of adulthood. There are 3 main areas of personal growth: relationships, new possibilities and personal strengths. These are mapped perfectly onto the domains of relatedness, autonomy and competence, that are widely viewed as key pillars of healthy development throughout the lifespan. In the relationships domain, people feeled that they matured in their ability to put effort into building a relationship. The domain of new possibilities reflects the greater freedom that emerging adults enjoy such as searching for what they want to do with their lives. The domain of personal strength reflects the confidence young adults gain as they confront more serious life challenges and discover they can handle them.
