Review in Changes in Eight Different Domains of Adult Functioning

Table 12.1
Review of Changes in Eight Different Domains of Adult Functioning
Emerging Early Middle Older Late
Adulthood Adulthood Adulthood Adulthood Adulthood
(18—24 Years) (25—39 Years) (40—64 Years) (65—74 Years) (75+ Years)
Work roles Vocational inter- Emphasis on Peak years of Most leave their Work roles unim-
ests present for
most. Jobs are
parttime or entry
level and not
related to voca-
tional interests.
Job performance
is variable. Little
thought of retire-
ment plans. Resi-
dential moves are
for college or mili-
tary service.
choosing career,
changing jobs, and
establishing one-
selfin a career.
career success
and income for
most, also work
satisfaction. Slight
physical and cog-
nitive decline is
compensated for
by increases in job
expertise.
full-time jobs and
take less stressful
or part-time jobs,
do volunteer work,
or retire entirely.
portant for most.
Some continue to
volunteer.