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Positive impact of the Generativity Vs. Stagnation stage

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Positive impact of the Generativity Vs. Stagnation stage

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Aging naturally encourages us to evaluate and improve. At this stage of aging, one seems less concerned with death and more concerned with positive progress and interaction with their world and the final mark they will leave on it. Generativity in the aging process invokes a concern for the future, a desire to do what is good and right, and to make shifts in one's self that will allow these things to occur.

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Negative impact of the Generativity Vs. Stagnation stage

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Negative impact of the Generativity Vs. Stagnation stage

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With this natural phase of aging to evaluate one's life and consider the future, a person could get stuck.  Aging can bring about fear and doubt that there is enough time or that the effort is even worth it.  If a person has not made a positive and successful transition into this phase of life, they could become stagnant - unproductive, not valued, or uninvolved in the world.  This could come from unsuccessful stage transitions prior to this one, life events that have led to feelings of worthlessness, or even social stereotypes that a person might allow to dictate the value of middle adulthood and the positive impacts this age group can have on the world.  Aging at this stage of life can greatly impact the next stage if the person does not find their way around stagnation, into generativity.

References

Berk, L. E. (2018). Development through the lifespan (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

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Ego differentiation:  For those who were heavily involved in their pre-retirement career, it is finding new ways to put these energies into their community, family and friends.

Body transcendence:  Allowing the cognitive, emotional and social energies to take over as physical limitations increase.

Ego transcendence:  Investing in the generations that follow them, while accepting that the death of their generation and their own death is happening.

References

Berk, L. E. (2018). Development through the lifespan (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

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1. Adjusting to decreasing physical strength and health
Pass - Adapts life to changing abilities
Fail - Continues to try to live life as before or withdraws from life.

2. Adjusting to retirement and reduced income
Pass - Finds new ways to apply their abilities through service to the community and family.  May have a second career. Is able to live on income.
Fail - Unable and/or unwilling to find a way to apply their energies. Income is inadequate to meet basic needs.

3. Adjusting to death of a spouse
Pass - Is willing  to do the work involved in grieving.
Fail - Does get allow themselves to grieve and/or make an effort to get through it.

4. Establishing an explicit affiliation with one’s age group
Pass - Is involved in organizations or groups where they interact with others, which includes those in their age range.
Fail - Becomes increasingly isolated.

5. Meeting social and civil obligations
Pass - Does things like mentor those who are younger and keeps up with the responsibilities in life.
Fail - At the least may be isolated, but may also be openly hostile to involvement with others.
6. Establishing satisfactory physical living arrangement.
Pass - Has a safe, relatively secure living arrangement.
Fail - May be housing insecure and/or live in housing that is unsafe.
(Cruz, n.d.)

References

Cruz, R. (n.d.). A- Havighurst’s developmental task theory. Retrieved from http://www.peoi.org/Courses/Coursesen/nursepractice/ch/ch6a.html

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Negative Impact of Failure to Complete Tasks:

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Negative Impact of Failure to Complete Tasks:

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Ego differentiation:  If this task is not completed, the individual may flounder and not adjust to retirement.

Body transcendence:  If the individual continues to push themselves physically, they may experience injury or even death.  In despair over their decline, they may become emotionally unstable. They may experience a failure to thrive.

Ego transcendence: Focus on loss of peers/family, possibly combined with preoccupation with their own death, may lead to despair.

References

Berk, L. E. (2018). Development through the lifespan (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

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The seventh stage of Gould's theory is a period of transformation. Normally, during this stage people come to the realization of morality as well as a raise in concern for their health. I believe a positive impact of Gould's 7th stage includes wealth of knowledge and experience. A negative impact is the lack of determination one may feel caused by old age and feeling like you don't have much life left. Some of the charcteristics I believe makes it worse include a period of decline where a person slows down both physically and mentally which may lead them to believe making changes is a waste of time. A positive impact is conversing and sharing your knowledge that you have gained over your life time.

References

CHARACTERISTICS OF OLD AGE. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.brainkart.com/article/Characteristics-of-old-age_2121/

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- Grandchildren
- Less people want to argue with old people
- We are taught to respect our elders
- Life is more often embraced for what it is rather than what it should, could, or would be under different circumstances
- Worry less about wrinkles, a firm bottom, or the style of your clothes
- More time for loved ones
- Wisdom and experience
- Senior discounts
- Your children become your friends
- Less concerned about other's opinions about whom you are dating.

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- Stereotypes that old people are weak and helpless
- Feelings of being a burden
- uncontrollable gas
- Body becomes less cooperative
- The older one gets, the less time there is ahead
- Loss of looking as youthful as you feel
- Thinning hair and sagging skin
- Able to turn off hearing aides and ignore people.
- False teeth may be uncomfortable and restrict diet.
- May no longer be able to drive.

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Positive impact of the        Integrity vs. Despair          stage

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Positive impact of the        Integrity vs. Despair          stage

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At this point one is either satisfied and content with how life has gone or has at least made peace with how their life has turned out. This is a time of reflection and assessment, it is a time to bring closure to the events of the past and find peace as life is coming closer to it's earthly end. People who feel proud of their accomplishments, who feel satisfied with how things have turned out, feel a sense of integrity. They can look back on their lives with minimal regret, if any, and are more able enjoy the time that they have left.

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Negative impact of Integrity vs. Despair Stage

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Negative impact of Integrity vs. Despair Stage

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A person may look back at their life and feel that they made too many mistakes.  They feel that it is too late to do anything about it or creative some new positive.  It can lead to being in a state of denial about death or death becomes a focus.  This can lead to living with an attitude of hostility, despondency and failure.  Outwardly this may come out in anger, disdain for others or  a complete withdrawal from interaction. The result of this may mean that the person commits suicide or dies as a result of not taking care of themselves.

References

Berk, L. E. (2018). Development through the lifespan (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.