Psychology

In our lives, we go through various developments which involve an obvious element which is change. This development involves the change or movement from one state to another. A development interest results to ones concern for transitions. With the development change, there is permanent or a lasting impact on the person who undergoes the transition. This is why it is referred to us the growth to a progression through certain stages.

In efforts to compare the early adulthood and Middle adulthood, the first thing about the two is that they occur at different intervals of the human life. The early adulthood take place form the age of eighteen after the adolescent stage to the age of thirty-five. While on the other hand, the middle adulthood falls under the age of 35-65 years of age. The two development stages are characterized by various elements that are unique in both. In the early adulthood, the ego development outcome in this stage is intimacy and solidarity while at some point if these two elements do not occur, a person may develop isolation. As this is the initial stage of one being an adult, human tend to seek one or even more companions and even Love. In this stage, people tend to look for satisfying relationship. The basic strengths that are found at this development stage are affiliation and love.

On the other hand, the middle adulthood is characterized by generativity but if this fails, one may experience self absorption or stagnation. At this stage, the important task the people take on is to perpetuate culture while at this level transmitting values of that particular culture t the family. Establishing a stable environment for the family is also part of the development changes. The basic strengths in this development is found in the production and care.