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Running Head: MIDDLE ADULTHOOD AND MID-LIFE CRISIS 1 M4 Discussion 1: Middle Adulthood and Mid-life Crisis Name Institutional Affiliation Course Title Date

Running Head: MIDDLE ADULTHOOD AND MID-LIFE CRISIS 2 How do proponents of the mid-life crisis and the life events perspective approach in middle age differ? Based on Levinson's theory, the focus of the middle adulthood life event approach is the developmental tasks that must be mastered at different stages of development(Aktu & İlhan, 2017). During this stage of life, various conflicts may be observed, being young or old, destructive behavior and constructive behavior or close relationship and separation from others. The life events in the early version of the life-events approach resulted in stressful conditions. On the other hand, contemporary life events are influenced not only by the life event but also by mediating variables, adaptation to the experience, the life-stage environment, and the sociohistorical setting. Thus, the perspective of middle-aged life events concentrates on broad periods of middle adulthood, including the midlife crisis. Midlife crisis, on the other hand, is a subgroup of life events that occur throughout middle age. The life-events perspective approach is broad and generic. Still, proponents of a midlife crisis are more particular and swiftly describe the signs and symptoms that middle-aged people would experience. What are some stereotypes of mid-life crisis in men and women? Are these stereotypes supported by research, your own observations, or experience? The stereotypical mid-life crisis for males comprises yearning for things that remind them of their youth and unusual interests such as fast automobiles, beautiful young women, adventure, and risk-taking. These activities frequently undermine a person's sense of strength, authority, and significance. They become withdrawn and irritable, increased sadness, and decreased life satisfaction(Patterson, 2022). However, for many men, a midlife crisis is about finding significance rather than external evidence of freshness.

Running Head: MIDDLE ADULTHOOD AND MID-LIFE CRISIS 3 On the other hand, women find it difficult to acknowledge that they are aging. Thus this stage becomes an emotional state where they feel that nearly half of their life has passed by and are not productive, beautiful, or confident(Rockwell, 2021). They become dissatisfied, bewildered, and preoccupied with their youthful life and the need to do much with the bit of time they have left. They also become preoccupied with their overall image to appear younger. The stereotypes of men's and women's mid-life crises listed above were based on research from publications and general observation. How might culture influence a mid-life crisis? In our culture, are we more afraid of aging because it reminds us of our mortality? Mid-life crisis varies based on gender and culture. Some cultures may be more susceptible to this phenomenon than others. For example, in Japan and India, there is a minimal indication that people have midlife crises(Lachman, 2001). This raises the question of whether a midlife crisis is primarily a cultural construct. The experience of growing older into what is considered elderly differs significantly between cultures. Thus one can say that the prevalence of the mid-life crisis idea in Western nations is due to youth culture, the extension of youth habits, and the growing adult development phase(Lachman, 2001). People's perceptions of aging are influenced by culture(Chonody & Teater, 2019). Birthday celebrations, for example, frequently remind individuals that they are aging, and the fear of aging and death lurks in the backdrop of most people's thoughts. Cultural beliefs shape society's norms and attitudes around aging and the role of the old. However, these aging attitudes are not static; they shift and evolve as society does. For example, a society that values youth and beauty above all else develops a negative perception of aging. On the other hand, a culture that

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Running Head: MIDDLE ADULTHOOD AND MID-LIFE CRISIS 4 honors the elderly for their life experience and knowledge leads to a more positive view of what it means to grow old. References Aktu, Y., & İlhan, T. (2017). Individuals’ Life Structures in the Early Adulthood Period based on Levinson’s Theory . 17 (4), 1383–1403. https://doi.org/10.12738/estp.2017.4.0001 Chonody, J. M., & Teater, B. (2019). Social Work Practice With Older Adults: An Actively Aging Framework for Practice. Social Work Practice With Older Adults: An Actively Aging Framework for Practice . https://doi.org/10.4135/9781506334271 Lachman, M. E. (2001). Handbook of midlife development . New York: Wiley. Patterson, E. (2022, July 27). What Are the Signs of a Midlife Crisis? Retrieved November 1, 2022, from Choosingtherapy website: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/midlife-crisis-in- men/ Rockwell, L. (2021, October 27). What Does a Midlife Crisis Look Like in Women? Retrieved November 1, 2022, from Choosingtherapy website: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/midlife-crisis-women/

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