Mid-Life Crisis and Explanations for a Mid-Life Crises-Like Symptoms

PROMPT:
Chapter 11 discusses mid-life crises during middle adulthood (40-60s). The text argues that people during this age are more likely to make lofty purchases not because they are experiencing a crisis but because they may have increased financial security and have reached the ceiling in terms of their positions which leads them to be able to afford to make such purchases. It is more related to financial security than emotional insecurity as we often think. Research since 1970s has failed to show consistent evidence of a midlife. Research does show that this is a time when positive characteristics peak:
• sense of control
• work/job satisfaction
• enhanced self-development
However, negative life events can occur but not specific to middle adulthood that could trigger a crisis.
• losing job
• divorce
• losing home
• health problems
INSTRUCTIONS:
***Please watch this video and respond to the following questions.:
Video link: https://globalnews(dot)ca/video/2449984/the-myth-of-the-mid-life-crisis
1. Before this class, what had you learned about the “mid-life crisis”? Have you heard other say this term? When?
2. For those who have parents in this age range (40-60) (**MINE ARE NOT IN THIS AGE RANGE, THEY ARE IN THEIR 70s) or interact with people in this age range (through work, community, etc.), do you see any resemblance in what the individuals in video talk about and them? How so?
3. Is the lack of empirical research supporting evidence for a mid-life crisis surprising to you? If yes, why, and if no, why not?
4. Do you have any alternative explanations for a mid-life crises-like symptoms (sense dissatisfaction, meaninglessness, turmoil, and confusion) during this time?
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