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Hong Kong Community College

CCN2189 Developmental psychology CASE STUDY

Name Student ID

Lam Yeuk To,Victor 13454999A

Lee Sing Ho,Ben 13519714A

Lok Hiu Fung,Kelvin

13511311A

Lui Chun Wing,Luke

13031390A

Tong Yuen Chak,Lado

13581313A

Wong Ka Hei,Jerry 13571670A

A Biography of Chan Kung

Content● Background of Mr. Chan ● Lifetime of Mr. Chan ● Critical Events● Conclusion● Reflection● Reference● Q&A

Background of Chan KungAge: 79 years old (born in 1935)

-IDCard 1938

Sex: Male

place of Birth: Hong Kong

marital status: Married -2 Boys 4 Girls

place of residence: Kwan Fong(Now)

Lifetime of Mr. Chan

Now

Birth(1935)

Dropout of school(1942)

Marriage(1959)

Work[$40-$50/per month](1959-1962)

Have Lung Disease(1973)

Being Coolie(container terminal)Traffic accident

(1975)

Retirement(1985)

Critical Events

Drop out of school

•Erickson’s stage Theory (Identity vs. Role Confusion)

•Marcia theory identity achievement

•Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Context of Development

Marriage

• Erickson’s stage Theory(Intimacy vs. isolation stage)

• Levinson’s Life structure

• Social role theory

Retirement

•Bandura learning model

•Erickson’s stage theory (integrity vs despair)

•Ativity theory

•The successful aging

1ST CRITICAL EVENT DROPOUT OF SCHOOL

Time line

Now

Birth(1935)

Dropout of school(1942)

Marriage(1959)

Work[$40-$50/per month](1959-1962)

Have Lung Disease(1973)

Being Coolie(container terminal)Traffic accident

(1975)

Retirement(1985)

BackgroundCritical Event : Dropout of school

Mr. Chan father died in early

Mr. Chan stepfather take drug

His mother always gameble

Background Critical Event : Dropout of school

When Mr. Chan was 13 years old, he dropped out of school and began his career life.

2 factors of Dropout of school : 1 ) Economic factor

- His parents had problem of taking

drugs

          Mr.Chan had no tutorial fees.

2 ) Learning ability factor

- Mr.Chan had a poor academic

result

Mr.Chan thought he could not study

well.

Integrity vs. Despair

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Identity vs. role confuse

Industry vs. inferiority

Autonomy vs shame & doubt

Initiative vs Guilt

Trust vs mistrust

Erikson’s stage Theory

Industry

Before the stage:

Erikson’s stage Theory- Identity vs. Role Confusion stage

Identity is a sense of self-continuity❏ understanding of one’s unique traits across age & social

roles

Identity formation1.Crisis- period of decision-making when old values and choices

are reexamined 2.Commitment- follow some specific role, value, goal, or

ideology

Erikson’s stage Theory- Identity vs. Role Confusion stage

When Mr.Kung became an adolescence, he…..

- understood his ability of studying

- to be the "breadwinner" in family

- believe “effort is better than knowledge”

Marcia theory identity achievement

Definition :

-Follow of Erikson’s idea

- two key parts: a crisis and a commitment

4 different paten of identity

- Identity Diffusion

-Identity Foreclosure

-Identity Moratorium

- Identity Achievement 

Marcia theory identity achievement

breadwinner:

Crisis

• knew he was not good at study

• BUT “breadwinner” was given BY PARENTS, SOCIETY

• NOT consider enough

Commitment

• value• money is most

important• goal

• fulfill physiological need(survive) I.E food, water

Marcia theory identity achievement

breadwinner:

crisis

Commitment

directly accept the identity

Foreclosure

Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Context of Development

❏ Explains development in terms of relationships between people and their environment

Immediate Context(Family)

Macrosystem Cultural Context(Beliefs and Values)

Exosystem Socioeconomic Context (Government Institutions)

Mesosystem(Microsystem)

Person Biological Context

Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Context of Development

Macrosystem Exosystem

The 1950s Japanese-Occupied PeriodBelief:

❏ More family members=More income

Importance of Work>Study

❏ Less School❏ Expensive tuition fees❏ No supporting welfare

Weak Education System

Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Context of Development

Microsystem Mesosystem

Mr.Chan Kung’s Father Foster Father

❏ Father: Taking Opium❏ Mother: Gambling❏ Both do not work❏ No conversation

between themWeak Family Relationship

Weak family relationship No support from parents

❏ Need to cook and buy food from himself

❏ Earn money from job❏ Not enough money for

studyingLimited Education Level

Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Context of Development

Person

Mr.Chan Kung ❏ High independence❏ Healthy Body

2ND CRITICAL EVENT MARRIAGE

Time line

Now

Birth(1935)

Dropout of school(1942)

Marriage(1959)

Work[$40-$50/per month](1959-1962)

Have Lung Disease(1973)

Being Coolie(container terminal)Traffic accident

(1975)

Retirement(1985)

BackgroundCritical Event : Marriage

Mr. chan met his wife in 1951

Dating for 8 years

The thing that they did when they were dating….

- window shopping

- fewer watch movie

-a bowl of fish ball noodles for two (一碗魚蛋粉兩個食 )

BackgroundCritical Event : Marriage

When Mr. Chan was 24 years old, he got married with his girl friend.saving a lot of salaries for betrothal money.

learned driving for the working

Lung disease

Integrity vs. Despair

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Identity vs. role confuse

Industry vs. inferiority

Autonomy vs shame & doubt

Initiative vs Guilt

Trust vs mistrust

Erikson’s stage Theory

Identity

Before the Intimacy vs. isolation stage:

Erikson’s stage Theory- Intimacy vs. isolation stage

Gain identity

Erikson’s stage Theory- Intimacy vs. isolation stage

• is the capacity to engage in supportive, affectionate relationships without losing one’s own sense of self.

Intimacy

• successful resolution of “identity”

• Mr. Chan had succeeded in former stage

• He probably succeed in this stage.

Isolation

• is resulted by relationships that are inadequate, lack of self-disclosure, and unresolved identity crises.

Erikson’s stage Theory- Intimacy vs. isolation stage

Erikson’s stage Theory- Intimacy vs. isolation stage

Mr. Chan and his girl friend

had to saving money for betrothal money

supporting and trust from each others

experiencing the intimacy stage

Levinson Life structure

1. Novice phase- period of adjustment

Because of the Marriage,Mr.Chan needed to take care about

his girl friend, so he was adjusted his

- work ability (learn to drive)

- money management (expenditure increased)

2. Mid-era phase

-adult become more competent at meeting new challenges through

reassessment and reorganization of the life structure

Mr. Chan was facing a challenge

-He required to take care the whole family

-Life Structure Changed(Personal->Family)

Levinson Life structure

3.Culmination phase

-stability returns, adult have succeeded in creating a life

structure that allows them to manage the demands of the new

development challenges

Mr. Chan have succeeded in creating a life structure

- Personal -> Family

- Establish a family

Levinson Life structure

Social role theory(Assortative mating)

Definition:Provides a different perspective on sex differences in mating.

Assortative Mating (Homogamy)

- The tendency of selection similar in age,

education, social class, ethic group membership,

religion, attitudes, interest, and personality.

Social role theory

Age: Mr. Chan was born in 1935

His wife was born in 1938

Social class:

lower class

Education: Bad education

Personality: Optimistic, Kind &

hardworking

background: they cannot recognise

characters

3TH CRITICAL EVENT RETIREMENT

Time line

Now

Birth(1935)

Dropout of school(1942)

Marriage(1959)

Work[$40-$50/per month](1959-1962)

Have Lung Disease(1973)

Being Coolie(container terminal)Traffic accident

(1975)

Retirement(1985)

Critical Event : After Retirement

Mr. Chan worked for many different work.

-work for uncle(~13-14 years old)

-driver(1959)

-coolie(1975)

Long working hours:

-16 Hrs./ day

Before retirement

Critical Event : After Retirement

Mr. Chan was suffered from lung disease, so he was token the retirement early at around 50 years old.

- Have lots of children and grandchildren.

- Satisfaction for children and grandchildren.

- relax and enjoy for life of retirement.

- He said “ ” 最緊要開開心心 that means he is a positive elderly.

- He is not afraid about dying

Integrity vs. Despair

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Identity vs. role confuse

Industry vs. inferiority

Autonomy vs shame & doubt

Initiative vs Guilt

Trust vs mistrust

Erikson’s stage Theory- Ego Integrity VS Despair

Genrativity

Before the stage:

Lots of kids Being a good parent

Erikson’s stage Theory- Ego Integrity VS Despair

Erikson’s stage Theory- Ego Integrity VS Despair

Ego integrity defination:

- the sense that one has lived a useful life.

- Must clearly identify :

- Who he is and has been.

- How his life has been lived.

- The opportunities gained and lost.

- The preparation of death.

Erikson’s stage Theory- Ego Integrity VS Despair

Who he is and has been -Know his role(Grandfather, Father, Husband) -Share values with Grandchild(learn at least one skill) How his life has been lived -Stable The opportunities gained and lost -Job Opportunity (Being Coolie)  [Gain] -Learning Opportunity   [Lost]The preparation of death -Adornment(A small coffin)

Activity theory

Activity theory

involve greatest number of roles

• Father• Husband• Grandfather• A member of

community center(volunteer)

greatest possible level of activity

• Often do volunteer work

active adults

• Greater satisfaction

• highest morale when he talk to us

The Successful Aging

The Successful Aging

• Mr. Chan never go to hospital• Only Lung Diseases(1973)• Have a health body through middle and late adulthood• painful illness

Health

• MahJong• Price comparison

Mental activity

• communicate with lots of young people• Go to the Community Centre

Social engagement

The Successful Aging

• Being volunteer such as help to moving center’s material

Productivity

• admit old age term• enjoy the remaining life

Life satisfaction

successful

The Successful Aging

reflectionThe expectation of Mr. Chan to us long-life learning must learn more skills  optimistic to face problems good money management develop a good life habit & have a healthy body

reflectionThe view to the elderlybefore this project： social burden  sickness cannot take care of themselves Depend on others Memory decline Social alienation Inability to contribute the society Impossible to improve their health Lose the ability of learning Obstinate 

reflectionAfter this project:

already have the huge contribution to society  good health regularly physical exercise Can take care of themselves, even take care of

other family members Independent  Keep memory 

reflectionAfter this project:

Keep close touch with family members Active to join community activities Use their rich experiences to contribute the

society Learn slowly, but still interested in learning. Open attitude Optimistic

reflectionThe view to old age

do not fear

Courageous to face the problems, which appear to the gerontism

Follow the world (e.g.. keep learning new things & join different activities)

Cherish the life 

reflectionWhat should we do for the elderly

take care of them, include material & mental

Pay more attention to them (e.g. Chat with them in daily life)

Support to them if they have something want to do

Cherish the time of getting along with them

Respect their opinions & suggestions

Reference

Thank You!

Q&A