occurs usually around 40 - 60
Identity, role, self-doubt regarding :
professional life
achievements
family
psychological aspects > physical aspects in terms of effect
occurs in both men and women
What they want to be vs where they are goals, aspirations
Symptoms
impulsive need to change sudden change in behaviour, in lifestyle change in personality
the big sad
low self confidence more emotional outbursts
feeling bored → overthinking → purpose of life → Existential
rumination over past; reminiscence (good, bad, ugly, alll of it; from mistakes to memories) feelings of regret; “only if I had done this”
Affects both men and women Men might express anger more, and are more impulsive Women going through a midlife crisis usually are enduring menopause too. This makes it worse
Empty Nest Syndrome
Empty Nest Syndrome
coined by Dorothy Cansasdjsad when children leave home, parents feel empty grief after children leave both men and women are susceptible; but affects the primary caretaker more
Symptoms
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- loss of purpose - due to the sudden lack of roles and responsibilities
- frustration over loss of control
- emotional distress
- marital stress
- anxiety about children
Theories of Aging
Theories of Aging
flowchart A(Theories of Aging)-->B(Programmed Theories)-->D(Programmed Longevity) A-->C(Error Theories)-->M(Wear and Tear) B-->E(Endocrine)Why Would Aging Be Programmed into Our Genes?
Factor of evolution; need to procreate
Genetic Preprogramming Theory of Aging
Telomere length reduces every time a cell divides Telomere length = good marker of biological age
built in time limit for reproduction of cells
”our longevity is primarily determined at the moment of conception and is largely reliant on our parents and their genes”
Wear and Tear Theory of Aging / Deterioration Theory / Fundamental Limitation Theory
aging is caused by progressive damage to cells and body systems with time and use, mechanical functions decline
Disengagement Theory of Aging
Activity Theory of Aging
Jin K. (2010). Modern Biological Theories of Aging. Aging and disease, 1(2), 72–74.
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