A female client age 35 years explains to the community health nurse that her primary focus daily is the care of her family, her job, and her volunteer activities at her church
The client verbalizes contentment with her various roles and the balancing of these roles. According to the theory on "individual life structure" developed by Daniel Levinson and associates, this client is demonstrating characteristics associated with what phase of adulthood?
A) Settling down
B) Early adult transition
C) Entering the adult world
D) Midlife transition
Ans: A
In the settling-down phase (age 30-40), the adult invests energy into the areas of life that are most important, such as family, work, and community. The years of the middle to late 20s (age 22-28) are a time to build on previous decisions and choices, and to try different careers and lifestyles. It is defined as the phase of "entering the adult world." During early adult transition, the major concerns of the young adult (age 18-22) are to break away from the parents, to make initial career choices, and to establish intimate relationships. Midlife transition (age 40-45) involves a reappraisal of one's goals and values.
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