Multifaceted forces that influence human development and facilitate successful aging

This assignment challenges you to examine the multifaceted forces that influence human development and facilitate successful aging. Please type into the attached document "Development Forces and Successful Aging Survey and Research" which contains detailed information on assignment completion.
You will interview three adults from different periods of life (early, middle, and late adulthood). The information gathered needs to include the major developmental forces that have influenced them as a person and their opinions regarding successful aging. Once you have collected the interviewees' information, locate supportive research that complements your interviews and complete the worksheet by typing your answers directly into this worksheet.

Full Answer Section

      Late Adulthood (65+ years old):
  • How do you reflect on your life and accomplishments?
  • What challenges or opportunities have you faced in your later years?
  • What do you consider to be the most important factors for successful aging?
Supporting Research Once you have conducted the interviews, you can support your findings with research from various fields, including psychology, sociology, and gerontology. Some relevant topics to explore include:
  • Theories of human development (e.g., Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Levinson's seasons of life)
  • Factors influencing successful aging (e.g., physical health, cognitive function, social relationships, emotional well-being)
  • The role of culture and society in shaping development and aging
Worksheet Completion You can use the provided worksheet to organize your findings and analyze the data from your interviews. Consider the following questions when completing the worksheet:
  • How do the developmental forces identified by your interviewees align with existing theories of human development?
  • What common themes emerged across the interviews regarding successful aging?
  • How do the perspectives of individuals from different age groups differ on the factors influencing successful aging?
By carefully conducting these interviews and analyzing the results, you can gain valuable insights into the complex factors that shape human development and facilitate successful aging.  

Sample Answer

     

Early Adulthood (20-40 years old):

  • What major life events or experiences have shaped your development during this period?
  • How have societal expectations and cultural norms influenced your choices and goals?
  • What do you consider to be the most important factors for successful aging?

Middle Adulthood (40-64 years old):

  • How have your priorities and goals changed compared to your early adulthood?
  • What challenges or opportunities have you faced during this period of life?
  • What do you believe are the keys to a fulfilling and meaningful middle adulthood?