Adult on Partnership and Marriage Reflection Paper Reflection Paper (750-1000words) The purpose of this paper is to encourage you to think about key devel

Adult on Partnership and Marriage Reflection Paper Reflection Paper (750-1000words)

The purpose of this paper is to encourage you to think about key developmental issues that impact someone outside of your own identity group. In addition, you are to examine how external forces may impact the lives of others at different stages of the lifespan. For example, you may choose to interview someone from a different developmental stage than yourself to test different theories that you have learned about from class or you may choose to interview someone who is from a different racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, religious, ability, etc. background than your own. Once you have gathered your information on your topic, apply it to the theories discussed in your book and in class.

Grading Criteria:

1.APA Style – 10 pts.

2.Clarity and Quality – 10 pts.

3.Application of Theories (3) – 30 pts.

4.Diversity Issues Addressed – 10 pts.

5.Writing Lab/Library Review – 10 pts.

6.Quality of Questions Assessed for Your Interview – 30 pts.

a.What stage of development is the person in? Describe this stage of the person across the three domains of development—cognitive, biosocial, and psychosocial.

b.What have been major influences on the person’s development up to this point now?

c.Are there any potential threats to his/her ability to develop normally?

d.What developmental controversies are there concerning this person’s aspect of development you are inquiring about?

e.How does the person’s identity play a role in how he/she views his/her developmental stage you are inquiring about and how has it impacted his/her developmental trajectory up to now?

f.Identify issues concerning health promotion and disease prevention for this particular stage and point in the person’s life.

Possible interview suggestions:

·Parents’ Childbirth Experiences/Birthing Options

·Preschool/Day Care

·Adolescents with LDs

·Adolescents on Self-Image

·Adults on Retirement

·Adults on Partnership and Marriage

·Adults on the Generation Squeeze

·Adult Care Givers/Taking Care of Aging Family

·Elderly and Nursing Homes/Assisted Living