Hi, there are three assignments. First is discussion post. I need two 150-200 replies. I will post 3 questions and you can pick two to respond.

• 1. Arnett (2000) introduced the concept of emerging adulthood as a stage that is not quite adolescence but not quite young adulthood. It is characterized by finding oneself rather than pursuing traditional goals such as employment and building a family. Below I pose a few questions, feel free to answer one or all:

• He describes emerging adulthood as a phenomenon that traditionally occurs in industrialized societies, how might we see emerging adulthood in other types of societies? (i.e., do you think that in cultures where one starts a family in their teens begins a transitional period much younger, or cultures that encourage children to stay at home for longer start this period much older?
• He also noted that many emerging adults do not see themselves as adolescents but also do not see themselves as adults. In what ways may this affect the way in which we do therapy with this particular population (i.e., will this conflict propose more problems for this population)?
  • How could a large age difference (older adult therapist and emerging adult client) create tension in the therapeutic relationship?
  • Do you think that emerging adults might present with different concerns than middle or older adults? Arnett describes some problems that an emerging adult may be at risk for, but in your own experience or opinion, what types of problems might an emerging adult present with?

  2. As mentioned in the article (Arnett, 2000) and textbook chapter (Arnett, 2016), emerging adulthood can be described as the age of: identity explorations, instability, self-focus, feeling-in-between, and possibilities. Arnett also notes evidence of the rise of self-esteem during emerging adulthood and outlines possible reasons for the occurrence of this pattern. However, this could arguably sound contrary to the instability and uncertainty mentioned above. -What are some factors that may hinder this noted rise in self-esteem in emerging adulthood? Why may this population actually present with very low self-esteem? -How could the emerging adult’s development during adolescence effect their levels of self-esteem, particularly in lower levels of self-esteem? -What roles may culture and identity pose? -Provide examples of possible interventions to use with clients in this phase of development who are experiencing self-esteem concerns.

3. Relational Identity and Intimacy

Erikson strongly argued that adolescents who fail to find a suitable identity may have difficulty forming and maintaining romantic relationships later in life (Beyers & Seiffge-Krenke, 2010). In other words, he believed that you must have a strong sense of identity in order to experience true intimacy. However, nowadays, concepts once thought to be characteristic of adolescence, such as identity development, are more prominent in emerging adulthood. As a result, Beyers and Seiffge-Krenke (2010) found that ego and identity development in adolescents precedes and predicts intimacy in emerging adulthood. However, it was relational identity (integration of identity and relationship aspects) that was a necessary precursor for intimacy and not global identity achievement. In other words, successful integration of self and others was what mediated the relationship of ego development in adolescence and intimacy in emerging adulthood. Therefore, emerging adults need to learn the skills to navigate and integrate identity and relationship information in order to maintain long-lasting and healthy romantic partnerships.

• What sort of implications do these findings have for working with individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma at a young age and may have difficulties in developing their relational identity?
• Given these results, what would you explore with clients who report issues with intimacy?
• How has social media changed the way relational identity is formed and how does this impact intimacy?
• How do these findings relate to the postponement of identity commitment and marriage in the last few decades?
• This study was conducted with German participants (individualistic culture), how might these findings be different if done with a more collectivistic culture?

Next I need 2 connection papers: A)

Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Connections Paper

The Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Connection Paper must:

1. Describe in detail a developmentally normative / appropriate behavior observed in an adolescent or emerging adult in the real world. The description of these behaviors should be complete enough to be able to identify the developmentally normative nature of the behavior and should include a brief description of the social and cultural context in which the behavior occurred. (1-2 paragraphs, 2 points)
2. Connect the observed behavior(s) to developmental theory. Please note that a theory is an explanation that cannot be empirically tested with a single study but unites and makes sense of many empirical observations. (1 paragraph, 3 points).
3. Connect the observed behavior(s) to scholarly empirical research on development. In a couple sentences describe what the research found and how it relates to what you observed for part 1. Any research you reference must be from the last 15 years. (1 paragraph, 3 points)
4. Discuss implications for practice. How might this particular stage or developmental phenomenon influence the best approach to treatment of a similar aged client? Might this aspect of a person’s developmental stage require particular adaptations of a course of treatment? Given that the observed behavior was / is normative (this is a requirement of the assignment) how might it be related to non-normative or pathological behavior? At what ages / stages might this behavior be worrisome? Why? (1 paragraph, 2 points)

This paper should be written using APA style for in-text citations and should include a reference list for each connection cited. This paper should be double-spaced in Times 12 font.

B) Adulthood Connections paper

The Adulthood Connection Paper must:

1. Describe in detail a developmentally normative / appropriate behavior observed in a young, middle, or older adult in the real world. The description of these behaviors should be complete enough to be able to identify the developmentally normative nature of the behavior and should include a brief description of the social and cultural context in which the behavior occurred. (1-2 paragraphs, 2 points)
2. Connect the observed behavior(s) to developmental theory. Please note that a theory is an explanation that cannot be empirically tested with a single study but unites and makes sense of many empirical observations. (1 paragraph, 3 points).
3. Connect the observed behavior(s) to scholarly empirical research on development. In a couple sentences describe what the research found and how it relates to what you observed for part 1. Any research you reference must be from the last 15 years. (1 paragraph, 3 points)
4. Discuss implications for practice. How might this particular stage or developmental phenomenon influence the best approach to treatment of a similar aged client? Might this aspect of a person’s developmental stage require particular adaptations of a course of treatment? Given that the observed behavior was / is normative (this is a requirement of the assignment) how might it be related to non-normative or pathological behavior? At what ages / stages might this behavior be worrisome? Why? (1 paragraph, 2 points)

This paper should be written using APA style for in-text citations and should include a reference list for each connection cited. This paper should be double-spaced in Times 12 font.