Discussion 2: Characteristics of Midlife Crises

Picture someone standing in the middle of a bridge. First, they look back at where they have been and what they have done along the way to that point; then they look forward, seeing what little space they have left to travel and considering the extent they will be able to make the journey meaningful. If the bridge represents life, the person stuck in the middle, in a period of uncertainty and evaluation, is someone in a midlife crisis.

 

The phenomenon is often portrayed in popular media: a middle-aged man buys a sportscar, has an extramarital affair, and begins socializing with the younger generation. But what exactly is a “midlife crisis,” and why does it occur? While some researchers question the term, stating that such crises are not necessarily limited to midlife, it is believed to be experienced by a sizable segment of the population. However, the crisis may look different from person to person.

 

For this Discussion, you describe a midlife crisis and how biology, psychology, and sociology interact to create the phenomenon. You also envision yourself as a social worker addressing this phenomenon with a client.

 

To Prepare:

 

Review the Learning      Resources on midlife and middle adulthood.

Consider the      phenomenon of a midlife crisis, its characteristics/features, and how it      may vary for people of different genders.

By 12/16/2021

Post a description of the characteristics/features of a midlife crisis, including the different experiences in terms of gender. Explain how biology intersects with psychology and social factors in this phenomenon and provide an example. Then, explain how you as a social worker could help a person navigate a midlife crisis.

 

By Day 7

 

 

 

Use the Learning Resources to support your posts. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.

 

Required Readings

 

Zastrow, C. H., Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hessenauer, S. L. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.

 

· Chapter 11, “Psychological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood” (pp. 485–535)

 

Herzog, J. R., Whitworth, J. D., & Scott, D. L. (2020). Trauma informed care with military populations. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 30(3), 265–278. https://doi.org/10.1080/10911359.2019.1679693

 

Piotrowski, N. A., & Prest, L. A. (2019). Midlife crisis. In B. C. Auday, M. A. Buratovich, G. F. Marrocco, & P. Moglia (Eds.). Magill’s medical guide (8th ed.). Salem Press.

 

Schnyders, C. M., Rainey, S., & McGlothlin, J. (2018). Parent and peer attachment as predictors of emerging adulthood characteristics. Adultspan Journal, 17(2), 71–80. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsp.12061

 

Sherman, M. D., & Larsen, J. L. (2018). Family-focused interventions and resources for veterans and their families. Psychological Services, 15(2), 146–153. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000174

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