UNIT 6 : STRESS & COPING ACROSS LIFE SPAN Children Adolescents Adult Family
Stress & Coping among children Children’s typical reactions: Fear stemming crisis at home & neighborhood Loss of interest in school Regressive behavior Sleep disturbance and night terrors Fear of events – crisis & accidents
Stress & Coping among children Primary Secondary Upper Family problem Peer pressure Future Feeling different School problem Not feeling in control Discipline General concern Substance abuse
Adolescents Stressor School, Educational system Academic Pressure Accepting one’s appearances Peer pressure Selection of subject, major, co-curicular
Adult Early adult Transition to career Role conflict career & family functions Preparation for marriage Multiple role Middle & Late Adulthood Maintain marriage Midlife crisis Preparation for retirement Physical illness Widowhood
FAMILY Parenting Stressor Dual Career Stressor Divorced Family Stressor Widowed(death) Stressor Infertile Family Stressor Stressor Family with Special Children Stressor Family with Sick Members Single Parents Stressor Step & Blended Family Stressor