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

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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. Biblography
"Daniel Levinson." Theories of Life Stages and Human Development. Web. 22 Nov <
“Daniel Levinson.” Conception of Adults. Web. 22 Nov < ception%20of%20Adult%20Development.pdf>