Lifespan development is the field of study that examines the pattern of growth, change, and stability in behavior that occur throughout the entire life span. (Feldman, 2008). Life span development focuses on human development, physical development, cognitive development, personality development and social development. Physical development examines the ways in which the body’s makeup that includes; the brain, nervous system, muscles, and the need for food, drink, and sleep. (Feldman, 2008). Personality development is the study of stability and change in the enduring characteristics that differentiate one person from another over the lifespan. Social development is the way in which individual interactions with others and their
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Early adulthood is a period during which we face a variety of development tasks. During this period we come to grips with the notion that we are no longer other people’s children. We begin to perceive ourselves as adults, full members of society with significant responsibilities. In my paper I am going to discuss why early adulthood was meaningful to me. I choose early adulthood because it is one of the most important periods in my life since it begins the period when I started living on my own. I am going to discuss my personal experience during early adulthood and the challenges that I face and how I cope through them. I am going to discuss the issues that I was faced such as balancing work and school and managing my expenses. I am going to compare my peer view articles with my experience and what the literatures says about the specific period of human development. Also the benefits and challenges that the literatures …show more content…
My college experience was one of the most important stages in my life. While I was studying in college I experience much personal freedom; I was able to wear what I want and stated my own opinion in my classes. This help to shape my social development and identity. During this period I was care free and very content. Meeting new individuals and discovering my personality traits contributed to my social development. Developing social relationships was very important in my life. One of the important aspects of my life was having a good relationship with families and friends. Being surrounded by individuals who have made a positive impact in my life have contributed positively to my well being. My friends were not only there for me emotionally but they motivated me to finish
Early adulthood is a period during which we face a variety of development tasks. During this period we come to grips with the notion that we are no longer other people’s children. We begin to perceive ourselves as adults, full members of society with significant responsibilities. In my paper I am going to discuss why early adulthood was meaningful to me. I choose early adulthood because it is one of the most important periods in my life since it begins the period when I started living on my own. I am going to discuss my personal experience during early adulthood and the challenges that I face and how I cope through them. I am going to discuss the issues that I was faced such as balancing work and school and managing my expenses. I am going to compare my peer view articles with my experience and what the literatures says about the specific period of human development. Also the benefits and challenges that the literatures …show more content…
My college experience was one of the most important stages in my life. While I was studying in college I experience much personal freedom; I was able to wear what I want and stated my own opinion in my classes. This help to shape my social development and identity. During this period I was care free and very content. Meeting new individuals and discovering my personality traits contributed to my social development. Developing social relationships was very important in my life. One of the important aspects of my life was having a good relationship with families and friends. Being surrounded by individuals who have made a positive impact in my life have contributed positively to my well being. My friends were not only there for me emotionally but they motivated me to finish