Next, the last life stage that I will discuss is Young Adulthood. Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman (2013), state that this is the time where “young adults are in their physical prime”. I believe that I’m in my physical prime because I have lost weight by eating healthier and exercising and I am able to do more activities that test my endurance. Furthermore, all five senses should be at an optimal level (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2013). I believe that I am developmentally on task because I can hear and see well, according to the hearing and eye examinations that I take each year. I think I passed the hearing and eye exams because I do not listen to music at high volumes and I take breaks from looking at my computer and phone screens throughout the day. Psychologically, I am in Erikson’s developmental stage
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Moreover, young adults should be developing empathetic feelings. (“Growth & Development”, n.d.). At this stage, I love hearing about other people’s problems and telling them that things will be okay because I was taught to help others as a child. In my mind, I am a joyous person who wants to spread happiness to the people around me. Socially, young adults are not letting their peers determine their behavior at this stage (“Growth & Development”, n.d.). At the age of twenty, I am doing what makes me happy and I do what I feel is right. I do not let my friends talk me into doing anything that could potentially ruin my life or make me feel uncomfortable. My parents are the factors that influence my social development because they told me to choose my friends wisely and make sure they are good people. Furthermore, Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman (2013), state that young adults should be “choosing a personal lifestyle” that fits their needs. Currently, I am single and I believe that it is the best thing for me at the moment. College is a big influence on my social development and my college work takes up most of my time. Socially, I am developing well and I’m happy with my social
Moreover, young adults should be developing empathetic feelings. (“Growth & Development”, n.d.). At this stage, I love hearing about other people’s problems and telling them that things will be okay because I was taught to help others as a child. In my mind, I am a joyous person who wants to spread happiness to the people around me. Socially, young adults are not letting their peers determine their behavior at this stage (“Growth & Development”, n.d.). At the age of twenty, I am doing what makes me happy and I do what I feel is right. I do not let my friends talk me into doing anything that could potentially ruin my life or make me feel uncomfortable. My parents are the factors that influence my social development because they told me to choose my friends wisely and make sure they are good people. Furthermore, Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman (2013), state that young adults should be “choosing a personal lifestyle” that fits their needs. Currently, I am single and I believe that it is the best thing for me at the moment. College is a big influence on my social development and my college work takes up most of my time. Socially, I am developing well and I’m happy with my social