chapter 22 psychosocial development in middle adulthood michael hoerger
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Midlife CrisisDefinition: Period of heightened anxiety,
introspection, and transformation in middle adulthood
Myth? Another example of bounded rationality No studies have found supporting evidence Any changes are usually for the better
But… Large studies often miss rare events
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Remarriage50% of marriages are remarriages for at
least one partner involvedMore common in older adulthoodMen more likely to remarry, often within
5 yearsProbability of divorce and negative
consequences increase with each additional marriage
Homosexual couples relatively unstudied
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Sandwich GenerationDefinition: role overload in middle
adulthood due to simultaneously being parent and child
Generally unlikely: Most don’t contribute to parents Helping older family members
can improve well-being Older adults with disabilities
are not children
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Retirement
Average age of retirement: 65 years oldHigher SES = later retirementIn married couples, the male usually
retires firstFinancial planning is key, but most wait
until age 50People underestimate medical costs,
inflation, and how long they will live
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Michael Hoerger
To cite this textbook:Berger, K. (2005). The developing person
through the lifespan. New York: Worth.
To cite this lecture:Hoerger, M. (2007, April 11).
Developmental Psychology: Middle Adulthood Psychosocial Development. Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central Michigan University.