1. The Adult in Society

2. Adult Male Development There are 5 periods of adult male development: 1.Early Adult Transition 2.Entering the Adult World 3.The Age 30 Transition 4.The Settling Down Period 5.Mid-Life Transition

3. Adult Female Development There are 3 phases of adult female development: 1.Leaving the Family 2.Entering the Adult World 3.Entering the Adult World Again

4. The World of Work The Labor Force consists of all individuals age 16 and older who are employed in paid positions or who are seeking paid employment. Profession: a high-status occupation that requires specialized skills obtained through formal education Unemployment: someone who does not have a job but is actively seeking one. Unemployment rate: percentage of unemployment

5. Changing Nature of Work The world of work has changed in the last 100 years: In 1900s: farming and manufacturing jobs Midcentury: manufacturing jobs 2000s: professional, office work, sales and service jobs

6. Job Satisfaction Factors contributing to job satisfaction Control over their work Use of their skills and talents Appropriate recognition and praise Salary and benefits On-the-job stress

7. The Later Years Gerontology: the scientific study of the processes and phenomena of aging Challenges faced by adults in later years: Adjustment to Retirement Physical and Mental Adjustments New opportunities or freedom to try new things