Homework: Life Stories of Middle-Aged Adults
Interview a middle-aged adult, using the following questions:
o Tell me about a high point in your life.
o Tell me about a low point in your life.
o Tell me about a turning point in your life.
o What are some important events that occurred in your childhood, adolescence, and adulthood?
In one paragraph summarize the responses from the interview.
In the second paragraph compare the responses to research in the text and discuss the following questions:
o Were life experiences generally positive or negative?
o Was there evidence of a commitment story? If so, describe.
o When did the turning point occur?
o Is this consistent with the midlife transition?
o Based on the answers, would you describe this person as generative? Why or why not?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.