Emerging Adulthood Development by Lyndsay Dahl https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29 Human Development-Gwynedd Mercy University en-us 2017-07-05 17:40:36 UTC 2025-11-09 11:32:44 UTC hello@padlet.com According to Broderick and Blewitt (2015), the family life cycle is based on the way a family develops in an intact marriage. dahl_l https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178126712 Six Phases of the Family Life Cycle
1.  Finding a mate
This can be a long process where trial and error occur.  People look for homogamy (similarities to oneself) and compatibility (personalities).  To be successful, one must find passion, intimacy, and commitment for a partnership to endure.
2.  Joining families together
Couples now have a larger family due to marriage or partnership.  They create their own traditions and begin a new marital process.
3.  Child rearing
Child rearing creates new stress for the couple.  New challenges begin from birth and onward.  Marital satisfaction can begin to decline.
4.  Middle Childhood
This stage can represent a calm time within the family life cycle.  Children will still believe that their parents know what is best for them and seek out their attention and affection.
5.  Adolescence
Understanding emotionally, physically, and cognitively what is happening to adolescents can play a big role in handling this family life cycle stage.  More stress begins to appear due to the emotional and cognitive changes of children.  This is a more demanding time in the life stage cycle.
6.  Launching Period
The launching period is when the young adults move away and become somewhat self-sufficient.  During this time, parents usually have an "empty nest" and must be the kinkeepers who make sure the family gets together and connects.]]> 2017-07-05 17:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178126712 Life-course changes is a concept by Erik Erikson. The idea is based on life tasks that become important to the person thus playing a role in their identity and ego. Vaillant added stages to Erikson's life-course changes that are noted below(as cited in Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). dahl_l https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178255350 Intimacy vs. Isolation-
This stage takes place in young adulthood.  It is centered around finding a partner and committing to sharing a life together
Generativity vs. Stagnation-
This stage occurs in middle adulthood.  In this stage, adults try to give their own life purpose. 
Ego Integrity vs. Despair-
During old age is when people review their lives.  This stage helps the elderly develop of sense of their life.
Vaillant went on to add two stages to Erikson's intial stages. 
Career Consolidation vs. Self-Absorption-
This stage takes place in the mid twenties with focuses on self-development and making a commitment to work that will personally make a person feel satisfied.
Keeper of Meaning vs. Rigidity-
During the late middle adulthood is when adults begin to realize they want their generative life to push beyond their own life.  They want to leave a legacy or something for the next generation.

]]> 2017-07-07 10:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178255350 Broderick and Blewitt (2015) suggest that the Life Span theory takes many different models to help explain what happens to a person throughout life. It is complex and does not always follow a certain structure. Two major aspects of the theory are that it organizes the processes of the life span and emphasizes the importance of successful development. In the following ideas, there can be gains and losses which will contribute to development and life. dahl_l https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178279457
Biology is based on natural selection.  People have adapted over time to develop in any environment.  Early on in life, biological gains are always taking place.  During early adulthood, auditory, sensory, and immune functions are at their peak.  During old age, the losses of these functions occur.
Culture is what you receive from others which will affect your life. For example, parents, education, protection, and nutrition all have an effect on how a person develops; gains or losses, like the best college education or poor nutrition, can affect the quality of life.
Growth is adapting to consistently changing influences in life.  Growth continues with new skill sets, tasks, and knowledge.
Maintenance means you are maintaining the level of functioning established. If loss occurs, regaining that level of functioning is important.
Regulation of Loss is adjusting oneself to a new lower level of functioning.  Many people deal with a loss of vision and have to adjust and accept the new situation.]]> 2017-07-07 18:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178279457 Self-determination theory begins with self-realization as the core of well-being. dahl_l https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178299036 Broderick and Blewitt (2015) have noted that people need three things in their life to have well-being: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
Autonomy is understanding and feeling that decisions are one's own action.
Competence is sharing skills and talents.
Relatedness is knowing that one is cared for and loved by others.

Two types of well-being:
1.  Hedonic well-being-emphasis on happiness and positive emotions; feeling intensely alive and authentic
2.  Eudaemonic well-being-sense of growth with purpose driven mastery


]]> 2017-07-08 09:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178299036 Do not hesitate to contact someone. dahl_l https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178299219 Emerging Adulthood can provide many new, stressful events that have not been dealt with before.  If you feel you need someone to talk to, reach out to a professional.  There are many ways to approach different topics and stressors in life and counseling can help strengthen your resolve and help you make important decisions.]]> 2017-07-08 10:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dahl_l/j73dszl2zi29/wish/178299219