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1.1 The Beginning
I became an adult when I went to Gallaudet University in August 2021. Getting independent and managing my life on my own were more important to me than my chronological age. I matured emotionally (psychological age) and took on social roles like working and budgeting. It is a normative age-graded milestone that the majority of young adults experience. -
Major Life Event
I had an abortion in March 2023. It was an emotional time filled with sadness and fear. The only people who knew I wasn't ready were my boyfriend, his mom, and my parents. Then I told my best friend. Using social coping, I rely on their support, and religious coping, I pray. Reframing the situation allowed me to protect my future using meaning-focused coping. Taking time to heal and reflect helped me cope. -
Fowler
Due to my lack of focus on faith, I grew up as a lukewarm Christian. Right now, I'm reflecting, asking questions, and rebuilding my relationship with God. Despite not praying as much, I'm thinking about joining a church or attending Bible study. I hope to achieve Conjunctive Faith by serving others, persevering, and developing my spiritual consciousness. I'd like my actions to reflect my values. -
2.3 – My Current Healthy Lifestyle
I’m 22 and not living the healthiest. I eat junk food, don’t exercise, and I’m now overweight per the BMI chart. I don’t use sunscreen because I believe it can be harmful. I’m working on eating better, sleeping more, and drinking more water. -
Adult Attachment Style
I learned I have a preoccupied/anxious attachment style, which is characterized by high anxiety and moderate avoidance. I crave closeness but often worry I’m not truly wanted. This shows up most with my romantic partner and best friend. It likely stems from past experiences shaping my internal working model. I'm learning to communicate more, self-soothe, and build a secure base while honoring my emotional needs and seeking safe havens. -
Working Memory
My working memory is currently strong; I scored 96% with a 0.971s reaction time, showing efficient cognitive processing. This supports fluid intelligence, decision-making, and problem-solving. Since working memory often declines by age 60–65, I may face challenges with multitasking or managing IADLs like medications. I plan to use selective optimization with compensation, such as visual reminders, structured routines, and cognitive engagement, to support independence and mental clarity. -
Young Adult Role Transition
Once I attain my BSW, I plan to work and save money to travel and go to grad school for my MSW. Even though I want to live with my boyfriend or on my own, I will probably be living at home due to the high cost of living, something many young adults face today. This ties into off-time development, as money problems prohibit independence. I will cope with this by keeping my goals in mind and staying connected with my support system as I navigate through the social clock of life. -
My RIASEC Type
According to my scores, I have an interest in Social, Artistic, and Enterprising (SAE). I love socializing, being creative, helping others, and leading. I enjoy starting conversations and guiding others through problems and solutions, improving people's lives. I want to be a social worker, working with families, children, or in a school. In addition, I am interested in supervising community services agencies. I am friendly, expressive, and eager to help, and these results confirm that. -
2.4- Potential consequences of my lifestyle
If I keep this lifestyle, I risk obesity and disease. “Over one-third of U.S. adults are obese, due in part to lack of exercise and diets high in calories from sugar and fat.” A sedentary lifestyle may also increase my chances of cancer or Alzheimer’s. -
Super’s Stages
By 60, I plan to reduce my full-time social work practice based on Super's Disengagement Stage. It involves retiring from work and preparing for retirement. As a retired social worker, I may practice, consult, or mentor younger social workers. Super's theory says career lines aren't always straight. If I switch jobs or retrain, I may re-enter earlier stages like establishment. In the textbook, adults often retrain later in life, especially nontraditional students and older professionals. -
Older Adult Role Transition
By 65, I hope to retire, become a grandparent, and travel with my husband while staying active in life. I don’t want to be placed in a nursing home... I expect to be cared for by loved ones. This role aligns with on-time development and fits typical U.S. social timing for retirement. Still, I fear the emotional toll of losing my parents, especially my mom. I’ll cope by building strong family bonds and embracing new hobbies that help me find purpose and peace in later adulthood.