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Early to Mid Adulthood - Introduction

In this week's module we focus on psychosocial development in the first half of adulthood. The common themes presented and discussed are: intimacy, finding identity through work, midlife struggles and personality change.

First, however, we will begin where we left off in Week 7 of the course - adolescence - and address the transition from adolescence to adulthood. In the video on the following page, the following question will be addressed:

Why does it take so long to grow up today?

After watching the video, you will be asked to participate in a discussion.