Adulthood

of human development that holds that irrational, unconscious drives and motives, often originating in childhood, underlie human behavior” (p. 23). According to Jean Piaget, a Swiss scientist, there are four stages that take place from birth to adulthood. These stages are known as cognitive theory. Cognitive theory states that each individual’s ideas and beliefs are important and that thoughts and expectations affect actions (Berger, 2014, p.29). The first stage of Erikson’s psychosocial…

struggling with the progression to adulthood; instead of adjusting to the new society he is presented with, he begins to reject societal expectations by attempting to preserve the innocence of children and himself. Holden’s younger sister Phoebe, is both intelligent and innocent, representing Holden’s ideal society, explaining his admiration for her. Holden interacts with his sister by participating in childlike games and activities, halting his progression into adulthood and continuing her…

support has a buffering effect on many negative outcomes in older adulthood, such as stress, low self-esteem, low perceptions of well-being, and health declines (Janevic,…

think. It is crazy how quick everything happens as we transition into adulthood during our high school years. Some have to make the transition quicker than others depending on their home life, as well as how mature and ready for adulthood they are. A quote that resonates with me regarding adulthood Comes from Ricky Schroder, an actor and film producer. "I spent my whole childhood wishing I were older and now I'm spending my adulthood wishing I were younger". This quote is very important to me…

's called child abuse Some statistics of in-home violence, according to Child Help 28.3% of adult’s report physically abused. 20.7 adults report sexually abused. And 10.6% adults report emotionally abused (Childhelp.org). As the child grows into adulthood, he or she may have learned that violence is an acceptable way to live. Children are most affected by what goes on in the home being that the home is a starting place for the remainder of their life they may feel confused when other children…

the adult world, her perfect dream of adulthood is interrupted by antagonist male forces and an internal conflict between protection and self-reliance. Throughout the short story, Connie attempts to prove that she is a grown woman by rejecting the submissiveness of her sister and exploring her sexuality. However, Connie’s realization of the discrepancies between her fantasies and reality reduces her to fear and helplessness. In her transition towards adulthood, Connie, like many adolescents,…

Why do people fear growing up? The progression from a child to an adult is only natural. yet many absolutely dread the idea of transitioning into adulthood. Set in New England during World War II A Separate Peace tells the story of two friend, Gene and Phineas, and their short lived time of being children. The two boys spend the last of their years at Devon concerned with preserving their innocence before the war takes them. But Gene learns a lot about himself during this time and in return…

mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it. (Rooney)", a quote from Andy Rooney provides an example of a reason people may want to grow up more quickly, and a reason why they shouldn't. People everywhere try to rush into adulthood, but the truth is that it's a painful process that everyone goes through eventually. In the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, the author teaches us that growing up is painful so that anyone reading his book won't try to…

abused as a child and subsequent physical and emotional issues in adulthood. Childhood sexual abuse was related to higher rates of physical health symptoms in adulthood, including general health, gynecologic, and cardiovascular symptoms, and obesity (Irish, Kobayashi, & Delahanty,…

grandmother. I thought that her experience with adulthood and different changes that happen in her life would be an interesting story to share and know more about. Saadia is 76 years old and she is my paternal grandmother which I lived with her all my life before I got married and move to the United States. My grandmother is from Morocco. Her parent never send her to school. When she was a little girl she lost her father and when she turned to the early adulthood she lost her mother. Also she…