Adulthood refers to individuals who have completed their growth and development and are ready to assume roles in society. It is typically divided into three stages: early adulthood from ages 18-40 which involves adjustments to new lifestyles and roles; middle adulthood from ages 40-60 as a time of achievement and stress; and late adulthood from age 60 onward as a period of decline and preparation for the end of one's life span. Adulthood varies across cultures but generally involves taking on new social expectations and developing new attitudes and interests to match evolving roles and responsibilities.

1. Adulthood

2. Derived from Latin Word Adutusmeans grown to full size and length or matured.Adults are individuals who have completed their growth and are ready to assume their status in society.Varies from culture to cultureLongest periodInterest in Material

3. Subdivisions of AdulthoodEarly Adulthood : 18-40Middle Adulthood : 40-60Late Adulthood : 60 and above

4. Characteristics Period of Adjustments (New Patterns of Life & New social Expectations)New roles to playDevelopment of new Attitudes, Interests and Values (pacing with new roles).Difficult period of lifeSettling down ageCarefree freedom over

5. Early AdulthoodPeriod of emotional tensionPeriod of Social IsolationTime of CommitmentsOften a period of DependencyTime of Value ChangeAdjustment to new lifestylesCreative AgeChange in InterestsChange in Social PerceptionAdjustments

6. Middle AdulthoodDreaded PeriodTime of TransitionTime of StressAwkward AgeTime of AchievementTime of EvaluationAge of Double StandardsTime of Empty NestTime of BoredomChange in AppearanceChange in Sensory AbilityChange in Physiological FunctioningCommunity AffairsStatus Symbolism

7. Late AdulthoodClosing Period of Life SpanPeriod of DeclineIndividual Difference effects agingRole ChangePoor Adjustment as CharacteristicDesire for Rejuvenation Change in Appearance Physiological ChangesGreat Mental DeclineInterest in SelfSocial DisengagementReligious InterestWait for Death

8. Last scene of all,that ends this strange eventful history,is second childishness,and mere oblivion,sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything