Ch 20: Relationships in Adulthood

1. Relationships in Late Adulthood

Adults over 65 often find that their relationships with family, siblings, spouses, and life partners change as they age. Explore how relationships in late adulthood shift and how this age group is at risk of being alone.

2. Friendships in Late Adulthood

Friendships in late adulthood tend to function differently than friendships in younger adult life. Discover the functions and characteristics of late adulthood friendships and examine the differences between friendships in other stages of life.

3. Love Relationships: Their Characteristics & How They Develop

In a romantic relationship, love develops over time. Explore the characteristics of a loving relationship, how love continues to develop, and examine different approaches to love across different cultures.

4. Abusive Relationships: Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

An abusive relationship which occurs during the care of an elderly dependent is called 'Elder Abuse.' Learn more about the different types of neglect and exploitation, caregiver burnout, and the trends in the prevalence of elder abuse.

5. Singlehood & Cohabitation: Definition, Challenges & Advantages

While singlehood is defined as the state of being unmarried, cohabitation involves partners living their lives together. Gain an understanding of the differences, challenges, and advantages of each state of life.

6. Marriage through Adulthood: Factors that Contribute to Marital Satisfaction

Marriage is defined as a legally binding relationship between two intimate partners. Learn about the different models of marriage and explore the factors that contribute to longevity and satisfaction in adulthood marriage.

7. Making the Decision to Have Children

There are several issues to consider when making the decision to have children. Explore the decision-making process involved in having children, which includes considering how a person's life changes before and after kids and the concept of the biological clock.

8. Divorce, Marriage, and Cohabitation in Late Adulthood

Romantic relationships differ from earlier stages in life to late adulthood. Explore the changes in marriage, cohabitation, and divorce dynamics during this stage of life compared to earlier stages, and understand the distinct benefits and challenges of late adulthood romantic relationships.

9. Divorce, Remarriage & the Reconstructed Family: Definition & Related Issues

In legal terms, divorce is defined as the separation and dissolving of a marriage. Learn more about the definition of divorce, a remarriage contract, reconstructing and blending families, and related issues that stem from these processes.

10. Widowhood: The Experience of Widows and Widowers

Being a widow or widower, a wife or husband who has lost their spouse, comes with challenges. Examine the statistics and expectations of widowhood and learn about what the ~'widowhood effect~' means.

11. Parenthood During The Early Years: Key Issues & Parenting Forms

Parenthood during the early years of childhood usually means that the parents are in the early stages of adulthood. Study the key issues surrounding the early years of parenting and the four general parenting styles that one might adopt.

12. Parenthood During the Middle Years: Interacting with Children

When parents reach middle age, they may find themselves going through several physical and emotional changes at the very same time that their children may be experiencing the changes during adolescence. Explore the issues of parenthood during midlife and discover how a parent's self-identity and social relationships influence interactions with their children.

13. Caring for Aging Parents: Psychological Impact & Coping Strategies

Caring for an elderly parent can be a demanding job, not only physically but also psychologically. Learn about the psychological impact caused by the demands of taking care of aging parents and explore coping strategies to avoid total burnout.

14. Life After Children: Changes That Happen When Children Move Out

When children grow up, they eventually will move out of their parents' house. Explore how's life after children and the changes that occur to a parent after their dependent children move out, including the positive and negative ones.

15. Grandparenting: Interacting with Grandchildren, Grandparenting Styles & Key Issues

Grandparents often interact with their grandchildren, but they all don't do it in the same way. Discover five different grandparenting styles and take a closer look into key issues of surrogate parenting by grandparents and supplementary roles.