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Analyzing the Early Adulthood Period of Development
Analyzing the Early Adulthood Period of Development
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Analyzing the Early Adulthood Period of Development
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The early adulthood period of development is the stage of focus for this analysis task. The subject of observation is a 25-year-old lady who will be referred to as “Lady X’ for this assignment. Lady X is a person known to me for the past five years. Her gender is female. She lives with her mother and two siblings in their family-owned home. Currently, Lady X is both at school and working. She graduated college two years ago and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance. She works as a financial advisor at a leading financier in her city. Growing up, Lady X always showed an interest in numbers which explains why she works in the finance sector and her educational background. Her family structure can be described as a single-headed family. Her father passed when she was six years old she barely remembers him. Her mother has raised Lady X and her siblings as single-mother. This text primarily focuses on Lady X’s current development period; the Early Adulthood Period.
Theoretical Description of Lady X Current Period of Development (Early Adulthood Period)
As a young adult who is 25 years old, the physical development of Lady X is characteristic of that of any other adult that is in early adulthood. One can almost tell that she has attained physical maturation. Lady X is average in height (5’ 789) and weighs 132 pounds (60). Lady X is not overweight and demonstrates strong sensory abilities, muscle strength, and motor skills. As far as cognitive development goes, Lady X demonstrates refined planning and problem-saving skills. Her emotions and social processes are typical of a normal being in the early adulthood stage. Cognitive development theorist, William Perry (1970), theorized that cognition shifts from dualism, multiplicity, and relativism among college students (Borghuis, Denissen, J., Oberski, Sijtsma, Meeus, Branje, & Bleidorn, 2017). Lady X possesses excellent problem-solving skills, and at the same time, she is aware that some answers are yet to be known. Lady X ought to be in the sixth stage of psychosocial development of intimacy versus isolation. However, this is not entirely the case. From my conversations with her, she made it clear that she does not view romantic relationships particularly important and that finding love is not a priority for her. She is single and is not bothered about being loved or staying alone; she is okay with either. Erik Erikson developed a theory of psychosocial development detailing the conflicts that occur between the age of 19 and 40.
Analysis of Lady X’s Physical Development
Comparing Lady X’s current physical development with the established norms, it is safe to say that they are consistent with theirs and expectations. The physical development of young adults in their twenties and thirties is usually at its peak. In terms of developmental milestones, when a person is enters early adulthood, their body has completed growing. However, their brain continues to grow. Worth noting, physically, at this stage, people are at the peak of their reproductive years. Lung capacity, strength and motor ability are at their best in this period of development. However as one continues to age, there is a notable decline in response time, immune system and recovery time after physical exertion. Levinson (1966) theorized that early adulthood is the ideal time to learn about the concept of life structure (Bjerregaard, Jensen, Ängquist, Osler, Sørensen, & Baker, 2018). Lady X’s current physical development is consistent with the theories and norms established in the text. Just as expected Lady X possesses great motor and physical strength, and her sensory abilities are functioning properly. From the communication with Lady X, it is evident that she has managed to keep her physical health in check as she works out often. Regular physical activity has also contributed to her motor skills and sensory abilities.
Analysis of Lady X’s Cognitive Development
Similarly, comparing Lady X’s current cognitive development with the established norms, it is safe to say that they are consistent with theirs and expectations. The cognitive development of early adulthood is all about the ability to think abstractly. Although Piaget’s theory of cognitive development ends with the formal operations, it is possible to develop other ways of thinking to form. Postformal thought is realistic, practical and individualistic. However, it is characterized with understanding numerous complexities. This means that as a person approaches 30s, they make decisions from necessity as they are less likely to be influenced by other people (Corder, Winpenny, Love, Brown, White, & Van Sluijs, 2019). The reasoning of a thirteen-year-old is much different from that of a young adult. It is for this reason Lady X tends to be good at problem solving, as would be any typical lady of her age. Notably, this relates to the Perry’s scheme, which was one of the first theories in cognitive development that developed in 1970 by William Perry. From the assessments, it is evident that Lady X fits perfectly into this stage of developmental periods. He has transitioned from dualism where he had absolute thinking to realize that she can only solve the problems that are solvable. In essence, in this stage of development, individual tend to be more logical, flexible and willingness to accept intellectual complexities. Lady X’s current cognitive development is in line with theories from the text. At this stage of her life Lady X is self-aware enough to know that despite being a problem solver, not all problems can be solved.
Analysis of Lady X’s Psychosocial Development
Comparing Lady X’s current physical development with the established norms, it is safe to say that they are inconsistent with theirs and expectations. According to the text and modules, the early adulthood stage is best described Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. The main conflict that early adults between 19 and 40 years experience is intimacy versus isolation. Intimacy versus isolation is the sixth stage and comes after the fifth stage of psychosocial development known as identity versus role confusion (Eriksson, Wängqvist, Carlsson, & Frisén, 2020). Lady X cognitive development is inconsistent with the theory because unlike other individuals at this stage who are beginning to find stable relationships, she seems disinterested in chasing love. Lady X is single and still leaves with her mother. She has a great career going for herself and is chasing her goals, but intimate relationships seem to be the least of her worries at this point in her life.
Unmet Developmental Tasks
Theorists have described numerous developmental needs of young adults that should be met. One of the needs is achieving autonomy which is all about becoming an independent person. Lady X struggles with autonomy in the sense that till now, she lives with her mother and her siblings. At the age of 25, it is expected that a young adult should be living independently with a life of her own (Utesch, Bardid, Büsch, & Strauss, 2019). Another unmet need is finding intimacy. Lady X is yet to form close and permanent relationships. Lady X struggles to meet this need as she is single and says her priority right now is not a relationship but building a stable career and completing her post graduate studies.
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Bjerregaard, L. G., Jensen, B. W., Ängquist, L., Osler, M., Sørensen, T. I., & Baker, J. L. (2018). Change in overweight from childhood to early adulthood and risk of type 2 diabetes. New England Journal of Medicine.
Corder, K., Winpenny, E., Love, R., Brown, H. E., White, M., & Van Sluijs, E. (2019). Change in physical activity from adolescence to early adulthood: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal cohort studies. British journal of sports medicine, 53(8), 496-503.
Eriksson, P. L., Wängqvist, M., Carlsson, J., & Frisén, A. (2020). Identity development in early adulthood. Developmental Psychology, 56(10), 1968.
Utesch, T., Bardid, F., Büsch, D., & Strauss, B. (2019). The relationship between motor competence and physical fitness from early childhood to early adulthood: A meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 49(4), 541-551.
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Journal 2-The Travel and the Tourism Industry
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People travel to destinations that are beyond their home location to stay a night or two for many reasons. The first reason people travel is to learn as possible about other cultures. Every tourist destination has its own unique cultural style and history. One of the ways to learn about cultures is to find a passionate local tour guide to immerse you into their world. This way tourists get to learn about a culture that is different from their own. The second reason people leave their homes is to connect with mother nature. Travel provides people with the gift of seeing the beauty of Mother Nature in new places. People will travel thousands of miles just to get a glimpse of pink sands, blue waters and lush greenery. The real world is filled with sites, sounds and sights to spend our lifetimes in one place. Although some of these sites can be experienced virtually, computer screens do not do justice. One of the travel experiences that took me away from home was my trip to Tulum, Mexico. I travelled there last summer and spent a few nights. It turned out to be one of the best vacations that I have ever taken thus far. I could not have enough of the stunning beauty of the coastline. I would give anything to enjoy the blue Caribbean seas and the amazing white sandy beaches.
To better understand travel trends and buyer behaviors, various types of travel research can be employed. Psychographic research is one of them. It is a unique way of understanding changing travel patterns and travelers. Psychographic research tries to classify according to their values and lifestyles rather than factors such as gender, age, and education. This information is useful in determining the kind of amenities to provide in a given resort or in advertising a specific destination. Carrying out sociographic research also goes a long way in understanding travel trends. This research mainly analyses the social groups and their patterns. This way, travellers are well informed about the things that are acceptable and those that are not acceptable within a certain society.
Without a doubt, the advent of the pandemic transformed the tourism sector for both consumers and businesses significantly. For instance, tourists have started leaning more towards sustainable tourism than before the pandemic. People have moved away from preferring usual travel destinations like beaches and hotels, which tend to be crowded. Keeping in mind, the ongoing pandemic, social distancing is becoming a factor to consider when selecting a destination. As a result, sites like Alaska glaciers, Amazon rain forests and Australia barrier reefs are beginning to enjoy unprecedented popularity. Additionally, cruises and tours are now providing trips to places that were previously inaccessible like the North Pole and New Guinea. Another notable change is that the pandemic changed how people travel. Nowadays people are taking shorter vacations than before when they took long vacations. One positive effect of the pandemic is that people have started travelling more than before. This is as a result of the restrictions and lockdown measures that took effect after the pandemic started. People have gotten tired of staying indoors, which pushes them to take more vacations than before. The pandemic impacted my viewpoint and my behavior towards travel and hospitality in numerous ways. Before the pandemic started, I used to take at least two trips abroad but this has since changed. Nowadays, I am taking fewer trips and when I do so, I prefer local destinations to international ones. Also, I have started finding alternative travel destinations, including like hiking and camping. Essentially, I have become more open-minded about the world of travel.
The hospitality, travel and tourism industry has numerous sectors. The sectors include casinos, meetings and events, tourism, travel and transportation, and recreation. Others include entertainment, cruise, and technology. Besides hotels and restaurants, these are some of the sectors with viable career opportunities. The sector that is of most interest to me is the casino sector. If I were to work in hospitality, I would prefer to work in casinos as I have always been fascinated by how they operate. The fact that popular casinos tend to have the feel of a nightclub and, at the same time provide guests with world-class dining is fascinating. Additionally, I also enjoy watching people having fun as they gamble.
Job growth is critical for any career and the hospitality industry is no different. The Casino sector has many entry-level positions that one can pursue as a beginner. The casino industry is almost an $80 billion business. Seeing this, there is a lot of opportunity and money to be made in the business. These remarkable profits linked with the sector are prompting states to re-assess their position on gambling. If I were to venture into the casino sector, I would start with entry positions such as accounting clerk and over time, rise through the ranks of casino accountant to head of finance department. Eventually, one can even shift career paths into the head of operations or human resource officer.
A resume is a formal document that gives an overview of an individual’s professional qualifications. It gives a summary of one’s skills, abilities, experiences and accomplishments. Essentially, the main purpose of a resume is to provide potential employers with a feel of a person’s skills and experience. As a job seeker, a resume helps them sell themselves by emphasizing their skills. The purpose of a LinkedIn profile is to enable a job seeker to establish networks with professional organizations and people within their area of specialization. LinkedIn provides an excellent way to stay updated on the latest development in various fields and share information with like-minded individuals. Four important aspects to include in a LinkedIn profile include a professional photo, a list of skills, a string headline and a summary of education and industry experience. All these factors go a long way in providing a clear professional picture of an individual, making it easy for them to find employment.
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