Slide 1: Erik Erikson's Normative Issues and Tasks

Explanation: Erikson's final stage of psychosocial development is "Ego Integrity vs. Despair." In this stage,
individuals reflect on their lives and either achieve a sense of integrity by accepting their life or fall into
despair over missed opportunities. Example: An elderly person who feels satisfied with their life and
contributions experiences ego integrity, while someone who regrets their past and feels unfulfilled may
experience despair.

Slide 2: The Five-Factor Model: Personality Traits in Old Age

Explanation: Personality stability follows an inverted U-shaped curve, with stability peaking in mid-
adulthood and declining in late adulthood. Personality traits can influence health and well-being.
Example: A highly neurotic person may have lower survival rates due to unhealthy coping mechanisms
like smoking or drinking.

Slide 3: Well-Being in Late Adulthood

Explanation: Older adults generally have fewer mental disorders and are happier than younger adults.
Happiness tends to rise again after the age of 50. Example: An 85-year-old person may report higher
levels of happiness than they did in their teenage years.

Slide 4: Coping and Mental Health

Explanation: Coping involves adaptive thinking or behavior to reduce stress. The cognitive-appraisal
model includes primary and secondary appraisals to evaluate and respond to stress. Example: Using
problem-focused coping, an elderly person might take action to improve a stressful situation, like
organizing their finances.

Slide 5: The Effect of Religion and Spirituality on Health and Well-Being

Explanation: Religion can provide social support, encourage a healthy lifestyle, and help interpret
misfortunes positively. Example: An older adult who attends religious services regularly may report
higher levels of happiness and well-being.

Slide 6: Models of Successful Aging

Explanation: Successful aging involves avoiding disease, maintaining high physical and cognitive
functioning, and staying socially and productively engaged. Example: An elderly person who volunteers
regularly and stays physically active exemplifies successful aging.

Slide 7: Continuity Theory

Explanation: This theory emphasizes the need to maintain a connection between past and present
activities and lifestyles. Example: An elderly person who continues to engage in hobbies they enjoyed in
their youth, like gardening, maintains continuity.

Slide 8: Disengagement Theory vs. Activity Theory

Explanation: Disengagement theory suggests a gradual reduction in social involvement with age, while
activity theory posits that staying active leads to better aging. Example: According to activity theory, an
elderly person who remains socially active and engaged in community activities ages more successfully.
Slide 9: The Role of Productivity

Explanation: Productive activity, whether paid or unpaid, contributes to aging well. Example: An elderly
person who volunteers at a local charity experiences positive effects on their well-being.

Slide 10: Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC)

Explanation: SOC involves adapting to changes by selecting meaningful activities, optimizing resources,
and compensating for losses. Example: An elderly person who focuses on fewer but more meaningful
activities and uses assistive devices to compensate for physical decline.

Slide 11: Practical and Social Issues Related to Aging

Explanation: Decisions about retirement, financial support, and living arrangements are crucial in late
adulthood. Example: An elderly person deciding when to retire and how to manage their finances for a
secure future.

Slide 12: Work and Retirement

Explanation: Retirement trends and the adjustment process involve various factors like health, financial
status, and post-retirement activities. Example: An elderly person who plans their retirement well and
engages in volunteer work post-retirement.

Slide 13: How Do Older Adults Fare Financially?

Explanation: Social Security, pensions, and earnings are major sources of income for older adults.
Example: An elderly person relying on Social Security and a private pension for their financial needs.

Slide 14: Living Arrangements

Explanation: Older adults may live alone, with a partner, with adult children, or in institutions,
depending on their health and preferences. Example: An elderly person choosing to age in place with
minimal assistance.

Slide 15: Elder Abuse

Explanation: Elder abuse can take various forms, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse.
Example: An elderly person experiencing financial exploitation by a caregiver.

Slide 16: Personal Relationships in Late Life

Explanation: Older adults maintain close relationships with friends and family, which are crucial for their
well-being. Example: An elderly person who regularly meets with a close circle of friends for social
activities.

Slide 17: Theories of Social Contact and Social Support

Explanation: Social convoy theory and socioemotional selectivity theory explain how older adults
maintain social support and prioritize relationships. Example: An elderly person focusing on emotionally
fulfilling relationships with close family and friends.

Slide 18: The Importance of Social Relationships

Slide 19: The Multigenerational Family

Explanation: Multigenerational families can provide support but also pose challenges, especially in
caregiving. Example: An elderly person living with their adult children and grandchildren.

Slide 20: Marital Relationships

Explanation: Long-term marriages can provide emotional highs and lows, with higher satisfaction in later
life. Example: An elderly couple reporting higher marital satisfaction and fewer conflicts than in their
middle years.

Slide 21: Widowhood

Explanation: Widowhood is common in late life, especially among women, and is linked to increased
mortality. Example: An elderly woman experiencing grief and loneliness after the loss of her spouse.

Slide 22: Divorce and Remarriage

Explanation: Divorce rates among older adults have increased, with many remarrying later in life.
Example: An elderly person who remarries after a divorce, finding companionship and support.

Slide 23: Nonmarital Lifestyles and Relationships

Explanation: Single life, cohabitation, and gay and lesbian relationships are common nonmarital lifestyles
in late adulthood. Example: An elderly person in a committed LAT (living apart together) relationship.

Slide 24: Friendship

Explanation: Friendships are important for well-being, providing emotional support and reducing
loneliness. Example: An elderly person maintaining close friendships and finding joy in social
interactions.

Slide 25: Nonmarital Kinship Ties

Explanation: Relationships with adult children and siblings are crucial for support in late life. Example:
An elderly person receiving regular support and visits from their adult children.

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