The Psycho-social Challenge of Middle Adulthood Psychology Essay
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Middle adulthood is the time between the ages of 34 to 60 years. After acquiring new social roles during young adulthood, existing roles are maintained and strengthened in this phase. It is the stage when prominent physical, cognitive, and social challenges are faced by adults (Newman & Newman, 2011). Physically, adults show signs of aging through a wrinkling of skin, obesity, thinning of hair, and weakened muscle strength.