Social Clock Culturally specific timetable for events to occur Being off-time can impact self-esteem due to social comparisons
Boomerang Generation: 20-30 year olds moving back home. Empty Nest Syndrome: feelings of depression, loneliness, stress when a child no longer lives at home. Stay-at-home parents more susceptible Boomerang Generation: 20-30 year olds moving back home. Sandwich Generation: adults 40-60 taking care of kids & aging parents
What impacts your development as you age?
Ageism The stereotyping & discriminating against individuals or groups solely on the basis of their age. How are the elderly discriminated against? Are the elderly the only people who experience ageism? Why is Ageism wrong?