Question

What are some of the expectations for middle adulthood? Describe an example, and give credit to any resources used in the discussion.

Answer 1

• Middle adulthood is the phase of ourlife where major physical changes happen and we transition from being young to entering into old age.The expectations of a middle aged adult is to have a healthy and purposeful life in this phase.This phase is perceived in a negative way because of which people go through a midlife crisis.
• Midlife crisis is experienced when an individual loses their sense of identity and experiences instablility is life,since the purpose or goals are lost.Age makes the person less restricted,so the expectation of the person in this stage of life is to find a sense of purpose and do things which one did not get time to do before,and maybe achieve all those unaccomplished goals.
• Middle age adults are called the sandwich generation who are stuck between taking care of their older parents and their own children,leaving no time for themselves.The expectation is to gain back that enthusiasm for lif one had when one was young and find meaningful things to do,other than professional or family goals.
• Indulging in one's favourite hobbies,volunteering for community work,traveling,focusing on one;s health by developing an exercising routine etc. which one didnt get time to do when was young and achieving professional goals to provide for financial security for their family.