Human development

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The Unquiet Library 2010-11

von Buffy Hamilton

Sociology

von Desi McKeown

Skimming

von Rein Josua

Grizzly Bears

von Zarina Mitchell

I am making a contribution versus It only matters if it matters to me

Generativity versus self-absorption

Erik Erikson

Human development Midlife

Psycological

Greater understanding of identity

Possible midlife crisis

Mental Cognitive

Considering new challenges and education

Individuals reach the peak of their influence and careers

Sexual

A desire and drive towards quality and depth with in relationships

labido slowing down

Psychosocial

Sandwich generation, caring for the young and old alike

Investing energy back into the community

Playing a greater role in care for the elderly and the young

Physical

Menopause is the most significant physical change in women in midlife

Both vision and hearing decrease

Metabolic changes, weight gain

Decrease in physical prowess

Spititual

Questioning the 'why' of life

Becoming seriously aware of ones mortality

Seeking a greater depth of the richness of life