Daniel Levinson’s Theory of Seasons of Life By: Dinah Finkelstein, Honor McPherson, Brandon Kostyk, and Taylor Dale

Daniel Levinson Graduated from Harvard University in 1950 Degree in psychology Professor of psychology at Yale University from 1966 to 1990

Key Elements of the Theory Theory based around the life’s structure Underlying pattern of an individual’s life at any given point in time Religion, race and status take part as well

The Stages of Adulthood EARLY ADULTHOOD Early Adult Transition (Age 17 – 22) Entering the Adult World (Age 22 – 28) Age 30 Transition (Age 28 – 33) Middle Age (Into 40s)

Why is it Important? Helps us understand pattern’s of life Attitudes shown to have an affect on society Helps us understand life at different points in time Example: becoming a father

Is the Theory Still Relevant Today? Shows relevance through transition from youth to adulthood The evolution of one’s self has been viewed in a variety of ways but remains the same through the past and the present

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