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EARLY ADULTHOODINTIMACY VS. ISOLATION

(20-40 YEARS OLD)

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Derived from the past participle ofthe Latin word adolescere which is

adultus grown to full size and

strength or matured.

Therefore, they are individuals

who have completed their growth

and are ready to assume their

status in society along with other

adults.

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EARLY ADULTHOOD IS THE

SETTLING-DOWN AGE

The trying-out both young men and

women today to through the trying-out

process before they are willing to consider

settling down.

MEN

Different line of work if it meets their needs

best and which will bring them lifelongsatisfaction.

Different women to find out if they have the

qualities they want for a lifelong spouse.

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EARLY ADULTHOOD IS THE

SETTLING-DOWN AGE

WOMEN

They take jobs to see if they prefer working to

marriage or want to combine both.

They date and or go steady with differentmen before they decide on the one they

believe will make a satisfactory life-mate.

The average adult of today has chosen a

lifestyle and an individual to share that

lifestyle by the early thirties, though many do

so before then.

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TWO FACTORS WHEN ADULTS

START TO SETTLE DOWN

When they found a lifestyle that

meets their needs throughout thelifespan.

The responsibilities they must

assume.

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PATTERN OF LIFEWhen a person decide on what life pattern

he will follow that will meet his needs, he

will develop a pattern of behaviors,

attitudes and values which tend to be hisfor the remainder of his life.

Discontent and unhappiness in middle

and old age can be traced to settling down

before finding a life pattern that offers

possibilities for lifelong satisfaction.

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EARLY ADULTHOOD IS THE

REPRODUCTIVE AGE

Parenthood is one of the most

important roles in the lives of

most young adults.Pursuing careers before and

after marriage.

Having a family when they canafford.

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EARLY ADULTHOOD IS A

PROBLEM AGE

The new-found freedom is

creating unforeseen problems for

the youthful adults and often fortheir parents too.

Adjusting in Marriage,Parenthood, and Jobs.

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WHY ADJUSTMENT TO PROBLEMS IN

ADULTHOOD IS DIFFICULT

Very few young people are prepared.

Trying to learn two or more skillssimultaneously.

The absence of help in meeting andsolving problems just like when they

are much younger.

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EARLY ADULTHOOD IS APERIOD OF

EMOTIONAL TENSION

What young adults worry about will

depend on what adjustment problems

they are facing.

How much success and failure they are

experiencing in meeting these problems.

When emotional tension persists it is

generally expressed in worries.They become emotionally disturbed that

they contemplate or attempt suicide.

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EARLY ADULTHOOD IS A

PERIOD OF SOCIAL ISOLATION

Social Isolation Erikson referred to as

isolation crisis.

Loneliness from isolation depends on how

quickly and how satisfactorily the youngadult can establish new social conducts.

Isolation is intensified by a competitive

spirit and a strong desire to rise on the

vocational ladder.

As a result, they become self-centered,

which contributes to loneliness.

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EARLY ADULTHOOD IS A

TIME OF COMMITMENTS

Change of roles establishes

new patterns of living.

These roles may change but

will still form as afoundation.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD IS OFTEN A

PERIOD OF DEPENDENCY

Financial support from Parents,

Educational Institutions, or Government.

Question the ability to become

economically independent and become

perpetual students.

As a result, their state of dependency is

often prolonged into the late twenties or

early thirties.

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HAVIGHURTS DEVELOPMENTAL

TASK DURING LIFE SPAN

EARLY ADULTHOOD

Getting started in an occupation

Selecting a mate

Learning to live with a marriage partner

Starting a family

Rearing children

Managing a home

Taking on civic responsibility

Finding a congenial social group

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PURPOSE OF

DEVELOPMENTAL TASK

It serves as a guide

It motivates individuals

It shows what lies ahead