Socio-Emotional In Young Adults
Introduction
Relationships
Intimacy
Love
Mate selection
Engagement and Marriage
The decision to parent
Resolving Relationship Issues
Cultural Influences
Eriksons Theory of Developemtent
Effects on Heredity and Environment on Emotional Development
Environment
intimacy vs isolation key during young adult years
peers make a big impact as well as romantic relationships
family starts to have less of an impact
Heredity
start to mature with age and make own decisions
Life Event
finishing school
starting a career
engagement
marriage
starting a family
Role of Communication on their Social Development
communication is important to keep family and friend relationships that you have before a young adult strong
start looking for partner
working out issues with your partner
Effects of Morals on Social Development
start to develop own morals away from family
must talk with potential partner about their morals and if they match yours
Role of Nurturance on Social Development
may feel that they need families approval
may still need help from parents such as financial help
- relationships with friends is important so they do not feel isolated