Which of the following actions would generally take place in the settling down stage of Daniel Levinson's Individual Life Structure theory? Select all that apply
A) Breaking away from the family
B) Making initial career choices
C) Trying new lifestyles
D) Striving to gain respect
E) Investing in family
Ans: D, E
In the settling-down phase (age 30–40), the adult invests energy into the areas of life that are most personally important. The areas of investment are primarily family, work, and community. The individual strives to gain respect, status, and a sense of authority. Breaking away from family occurs in the early adult transition. Making initial career choices and trying new lifestyles occurs in the entering-the-adult-world stage. Maximizing self-approval occurs in the pay-off years.
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