Adulthood and Aging

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The three main phases of adulthood are: (1) Young Adulthood (20–39 years), (2) Middle Age (40–59 years), and (3) Old Age (60+ years). Each phase comes with its own physical, emotional, and social chal…

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Developmental tasks are specific goals or responsibilities that individuals must achieve at different stages of life to adjust well. For example, in early adulthood, tasks include selecting a life par…

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Havighurst’s developmental tasks for middle age include: (1) Achieving adult civic and social responsibility, (2) Maintaining an economic standard of living, (3) Helping teenage children become respon…

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The developmental tasks of old age include: (1) Adjusting to decreasing strength and health, (2) Adjusting to retirement and reduced income, (3) Adjusting to the death of a spouse, (4) Building social…

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Daniel Levinson proposed that adult development happens in stages. Key stages include: (1) Leaving the family (20–24), (2) Getting into the adult world (20s–29), (3) Settling down (30s–40s), (4) Midli…

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Society and culture shape what is expected at each life stage. For example, in Indian joint families, marriage and living with parents are common, so tasks like adjusting to in-laws or managing family…

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With age, the skin loses elasticity and becomes dry, thick, and less flexible. Wrinkles appear, especially during middle age. The skin also becomes more fragile and prone to damage due to reduced coll…

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Hair turns grey and loses shine due to reduced melanin. It also thins and may lead to baldness—by age 55, about 65% of men are bald. Teeth may be lost due to weak gums and decay. By age 65, nearly 50%…