HBSE - Lecture 18 Part IV: Later Adulthood Psychological Aspect (Ch. 15)

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1 HBSE - Lecture 18 Part IV: Later Adulthood Psychological Aspect (Ch. 15) Developmental task of Later Adulthood 1) Retirement and lower income 2) Living with one s spouse in retirement 3) Affiliating with individuals of one s own age group or with associations for older people(senior club) 4) Maintaining interest in friends and family ties 5) Continuing social and civic responsibilities 6) Coping with illness and the loss of a spouse and/or friends 7) Finding satisfactory living arrangements at the different stages of later adulthood 8) Adjusting to changing physical strength and health and overcoming bodily preoccupation 9) Reappraising personal values, self-concept, and personal worth in light of new life events 10) Accepting the prospect of death Three Key Psychological adjustments (Peck, 1968) 1) Work-role preoccupation Self-differentiation - to adjust to the fact that no longer go to work and needs to find a new identity and new interest. 2) Body preoccupation Body transcendence - Health problems increase, energy level decrease - Transcend these concerns and are able to enjoy life despite declining health. 3) Self-preoccupation Self - transcendence -The inevitability of death must be dealt with. 1

2 Grieving Process: The Kübler-Ross Model (1969) Stage 1: Denial ( 부정단계 ) No, this can t be, there must be a mistake etc.. Denial is functional as it helps cushion the impact of loss. Stage 2: Rage and Anger ( 분노단계 ) Why me? This isn t fair!! Stage 3: Bargaining ( 타협단계 ) Attempt to strike bargains to regain all or part of loss. Stage 4: Depression ( 우울단계 ) The loss is true and it s really sad. How can I go on with life? Stage 5: Acceptance ( 수용단계 ) Fully acknowledge the loss. 2

3 How to relate to dying persons/survivors It is helpful to use active listening with both survivors and persons who are terminally ill. It is frequently helpful to share with survivor pleasant and positive memories you have about the person who has died. Continue to visit the survivors if they show interest in such visits. Tuesdays with Morrie Tuesdays with Morrie is a 1997 non-fiction novel by American writer Mitch Albom. This novel tells the true story of retired sociology professor Morrie Schwartz and his relationship with his student. 3

4 Social work with older people Some of the services in which social workers have expertise in providing to older people are as follows: Brokering services Case management or care management services Advocacy Individual and family counseling Grief counseling Adult day-care services Crisis intervention services Adult foster-care services Adult protective services Self-help and therapeutic groups Respite care Transportation and housing assistance Social services in hospitals and nursing homes 4

5 Term Paper Instruction: Secret in My Life Write a paper reviewing your experiences during your life time (infant, child, adolescence or young adult). Choose one or series of your experiences/life events that affected your development. Your paper should address significant issues and life events that you experienced. Discussion of at least 2 theories must be integrated in your paper. Show how these theories can be used to explain your behavior. <For example, you may want to discuss how social learning theory may explain your involvement with certain friends>. This paper should be 5~7 pages (12 fonts with double space). Use APA style of referencing in regard to your dis` cussion of theories. Paper should be written in English. Rubric of Report : My Life - Total points 15 Rubric for term paper Organization Structure General quality of information Understanding and application of theories Format/ Grammar/ Reference Points Some Good Excellent organization, organization, Organization, events jump events are events are very around, start logically ordered, logically ordered, and end are sharp sense of sharp sense also. unclear beginning and end Unable to find specific details Unable to find accuracy and relevance Frequent grammar and/or spelling errors didn t follow APA style and writing format Details are somewhat sketchy Somewhat demonstrated but not clear relevance Most grammar and spelling are correct, followed APA style and writing format with accuracy Total Score * Late submission: 15% of reduction from total points you get. Supporting details specific to subject Demonstrated clear understanding of theories in relevant with stories All grammar and spelling are correct, followed APA style and writing format with accuracy 6 points 15 points 5