Question

Describe three different common living arrangements for mid-adults (ages 36-55). Describe how each of the living arrangements chosen might affect the emotional, social, physical, and financial well-being for mid-adulthood.

Answer 1

The three living arrangements for mid-adults are living alone, with a spouse, living with someone other than spouse.

In the mid-adulthood years, living arrangement has an affect on the emotional, physical and financial well-being.

Living alone- It has a disadvantageous living. There is no immediate emotional support. It is financially burdening and can be potentially harmful for one's physical well-being in the long run.

Living with spouse- This living arrangement seems to be advantageous compared to others. Immediate emotional support is received and financially too, the burden is more often shared between the partners. It proves to be good for the physical health. At the low times of one partner, other one can be totally relied upon.

Living with someone else other than spouse- This is also comparatively better than living alone but emotional and financial support cannot be expected. If it happens, it is well and good. At low times, relying on the other person is not possible, as it may terminate the relationship.