HEALTH, WELLNESS “Every human
being is the
author of his
& FITNESS DURING own hea lth.”—
Swami
ADULTHOOD Sivana nda ,
Bliss Divine
, UNIQUE CHALLENGES DURING
ADULTHOOD
The term adult suggests both physical maturation and
psychosocial transition, from being dependent on
others to becoming more self-reliant and responsible
for personal behaviors. Although the body is
physically mature between ages 21 and 25, the
adult’s psychosocial dimensions continually develop.
Key life skills developing throughout adulthood enable
the individual to function independently in the home,
in the community, and in the world at large, yet many
of the psychosocial skills that enable the individual to
function independently in varying contexts are taught
early in life. Recognizing these foundational
psychosocial skills, health care professionals need a
broad perspective for managing the adult client.
, TASKS OF ADULTHOOD
Whereas children and youth deal with adapting to
ever-changing physiques, psychologists suggest that
individuals progressing through adulthood seek 2
basic needs:
(1) Intimacy in human relationships (affi liation, social
acceptance, or love and belonging) and
(2) Competence (achievement, generativity, or
productivity).
being is the
author of his
& FITNESS DURING own hea lth.”—
Swami
ADULTHOOD Sivana nda ,
Bliss Divine
, UNIQUE CHALLENGES DURING
ADULTHOOD
The term adult suggests both physical maturation and
psychosocial transition, from being dependent on
others to becoming more self-reliant and responsible
for personal behaviors. Although the body is
physically mature between ages 21 and 25, the
adult’s psychosocial dimensions continually develop.
Key life skills developing throughout adulthood enable
the individual to function independently in the home,
in the community, and in the world at large, yet many
of the psychosocial skills that enable the individual to
function independently in varying contexts are taught
early in life. Recognizing these foundational
psychosocial skills, health care professionals need a
broad perspective for managing the adult client.
, TASKS OF ADULTHOOD
Whereas children and youth deal with adapting to
ever-changing physiques, psychologists suggest that
individuals progressing through adulthood seek 2
basic needs:
(1) Intimacy in human relationships (affi liation, social
acceptance, or love and belonging) and
(2) Competence (achievement, generativity, or
productivity).
