You are to write a 4 page paper (plus a reference page) on a research topic of interest related to middle adulthood or late adulthood. The paper is to follow APA guidelines and must reference at least 5 empirical articles. For those unfamiliar with APA formatting, please consult the OWL Purdue website on how to write effectively using APA formatting. (Hint: follow the Student Paper format.)
Below are some topics that can help get you started. You are free to choose these topics, reference parts of them, or come up with a question completely on your own.
– Does the idea of a midlife crisis exist, and what are some effect strategies for preventing/minimizing them?
– Redefining sexual identity in middle adulthood and possible outcomes associated with it.
– The effect of divorce on different household members (father/mother/child) – psychologically, biologically, emotionally, etc.
– Personality – is it truly set in stone by middle adulthood or is it malleable?
– Coping and adaptation in older adulthood’s limitations.
– Learning in middle/late adulthood.
– Culture and well-being in adulthood.
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