Stages of Adulthood
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There are three stages of adulthood:
- Early adulthood (19-39)
- Middle adulthood (40-64)
- Late adulthood (65+)
Early and middle adulthood is often referred to as the ‘working years’. During this time most adults are employed in casual, part-time or full-time work. Towards the middle of early adulthood, people often begin to think about ‘settling down’ and establishing a family.
Late adulthood is traditionally the stage when people retire from the paid workforce and enjoy a more relaxed or leisurely lifestyle.
It is important to note that every individual comes from a different socioeconomic, cultural or religious background. Even within each stage, people will have different needs and lifestyles depending on their stage of life.