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Chapter-06 Dynamics of Human Behavior and Adjustment

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Growth and Development for Nursing Students

Author
1. Neeraja KP
ISBN
9788180618284
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10912_6
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
36
Author Affiliations
1. Navodaya College of Nursing, Mantralayam Road, Raichur, Karnataka, Navodaya College of Nursing, Raichur, Channapatna, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Early/young adulthood developmental changes/aspects like physical, cognitive– dialectical thought, contextual model, moral, life events and adjustments—identity status, intimacy, attachment, parenting, occupational adjustments are explained. Middle adulthood–in physical development–climacteric phase, midlife sexuality, cognitive development, intelligence, creativity, personality development and stability; developmental tasks–Erickson’s theory, Havighurst’s theory, midlife marital adjustment, occupational development and advancement, integration of work and leisure, family—characteristics, functions, importance, social control, family cycle, premarital counselling, preparation for marriage–its’ need. Components of premarital successful program, marriage–importance, marital adjustment, marital problems, planned parenthood–physical, psychological, financial preparation, immediate areas of preparation, advantages. Family life education—definition, aims/objectives, content, principles, importance. Problems of adolescents and young adult—classification, definition, causes, characteristics, management, prevention of varied problems is mentioned: 1. Juvenile delinquency, 2. Crime—differences between juvenile delinquency and crime, 3. Unemployment, 4. Drug abuse/drug addiction–progressive changes in a drug addict, characteristics, long term effects of drugs, facilities for drug abusers by government and other voluntary organizations, preventive measures, 5. Alcoholism, 6. Suicide, 7. Anxiety/tension, 8. Depression, 9. Violence, etc. are discussed in detail.

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