1. STAGES OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT

2. LIFE STRUCTURE Combination of Statuses Roles Activities Goals Values
Beliefs
Life Circumstances

3. Stages of Male Adulthood
Early Adulthood Era
Middle Adulthood Era
Late Adulthood Era
Stages of Male Adulthood

4. At your table: Put the stages in the Era it belongs to
Early Adult Transition Entering the Adult World Age 30 Transition Settling Down Period Midlife Transition Entering Middle Adulthood Age 50 Transition Culmination of Middle Adulthood Late Adult Transition Late Adult Transition II

5. Phases of Adult Female Development
Leaving the Family
Phase 2
Entering the Adult World
Phase 3
Entering the Adult World Again

6. PHASE 1 Leaving the family
Young women leave home, break from their parents, and form a life plan, with an emphasis on marriages over establishing a career

7. PHASE 2 Entering the Adult World
Many women, often in their 20’s marry and have children. More than half combine their work and motherhood. Others leave work, which limits later job opportunities.

8. PHASE 3 Entering the Adult World Again
Many women, often in their early 30’s return to work after their children start school. They then pursue their career goals, similar to men in their twenties.

9. Agree or Disagree Take a stance
Do you believe these theories of adult development are still applicable in the 21st century?
Explain why or why not