¶ … Respect on the Lifespan of People of All Ages
Respect in relation to lifespan
Historically, the life span or longevity of the human being has been the focus of the studies of anthropologists. However, in more contemporary times the field of psychology has realized the inherent impact that psychological factors have upon the lifespan of the individual. Furthermore it has been realized that various factors impact the human lifespan. Those factors are stated to be psychological, physical, mental and emotional in nature.
The objective of this work in writing is to research and relate findings in relation to precisely what determinants exist in deciding the human lifespan and most specifically relating to the element of "respect" and the resulting affect of the presence or of the lack of the presence of respect in the life of the individual. Furthermore the full range of the individual age possibility from young to old will be given consideration in the research of this work.
Lifespan Defined
According to author, Laura Berk (2005) the study of the development of the lifespan perspective is a view of "lifelong, multidimensional ....as well as "multiple contexts" [which] "serves as a unifying approach to human change."(Berk, 2005) It is further related by Berk (2005) that considerations in relation to the lifespan are inclusive of physical aspects such as motor skills as well as other aspects such as development of the human brain, development of cognitive competencies, temperament and personality. Recent research has witnessed a shift towards "viewing thoughts; feelings and behavior as an integrated whole affected by a wide array of influences in biology, social context and culture."(Berk, 2005)
In order to thoroughly research this subject area consideration must be given to the psychological fields of social and educational psychology, health and clinical psychology, neuropsychology, biology, pediatrics, geriatrics, sociology, anthropology and social welfare. While all of these fields of study are very critical for gaining well informed knowledge, none of these fields is of itself all inclusive in the attempt to understand the human lifespan and its determinant factors. Vital as well to comprehension of this subject area is the understanding of the existing interdependency that exists among all developmental areas of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
The Presence of Respect and the Impact/Affect to the Human Lifespan
While it is nigh impossible to find through research a work that directly names respect to be integral in determining the individual human lifespan, it is not whatsoever difficult to discover literature that avers quite clearly to and focuses poignantly upon the vital importance in the individual's self-esteem and efficacy and the existing links to the resulting lifespan of that individual. According to Baltes, et al. (1999) in a report of Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, Germany, "Specific predictions are advanced dealing with the general architecture of lifespan ontogeny, including its directionality and age.-differentiated allocation of development resources into the major goals of developmental adaptation; growth, maintenance, and regulation of loss. Consistent with this general lifespan architecture, a meta-theory of development is outlined that is used on the orchestrated and adaptive interplay between three processes of behavioral regulation: (1) Selection; (2) Optimization; and (3) Compensation. (Baltes, et al., 1999)
It is revealed in the work of Seefeldt & Clark (2002) that "a large proportion of adults in western culture are inactive physically speaking. While this does not speak directly to the empowerment experienced by being acknowledge in a manner of respect, the study goes on to relate that "social support from family, peers, community and healthcare providers has resulted in modest improvement across cultures, ages and genders." In another separate study conducted by Medley (1980) in relation to life satisfaction across all four stages of adulthood found that "family life and standard of living were found to be significant determinants of life satisfaction for both sexes at each stage of adulthood.
The work of Barbara Hawkins, PhD (2005) entitled "Aging Well: Toward a Way of Life for All People" states that "while significant gains have been made a knowledge gap still exists linking one of more specific areas to longevity across the cultures. Hawkins (2005) stated that determinants important are those of (1) Physical, (2) Health, and (3) Mental effectiveness however, the domains of mental and cognitive effectiveness indicate measures of self-esteem, perceived control, resilience of mental well-being.
Social support sources are also stated by Hawkins (2003) The work of Koukouli, et al. (2002) agrees stating the "socio-demographic factors are as important as physical health variables ..." Social support appears to play...
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