Adult Vocational Development
Chapter 14 in the course textbook focuses on the value and meaning of work in adulthood. The social roles and meanings associated with work—what one does for a living or as a profession—are among the most complex and important identities associated with individuals in our society

For this journal assignment, reflect on the substance and theoretical foundation of what you have learned this week about social development, specifically in relation to work and work/life integration. Then write a reflective essay that addresses the following:

Explain how this week’s readings inform, influence, or cast light on your personal educational and work journey.
Reflect on how ones work and related practices fit into stages of development as theorized by Erikson or Maslow.
Discuss how you would advise a younger colleague or client facing decisions in this realm.
Point Value: 4 Points
Weekly Learning Outcome Alignment: 1, 2
Course Learning Outcome Alignment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Journal Assignment

Journal 5 – Adult Vocational Development

Chapter 14 in the course textbook focuses on the value and meaning of work in adulthood. The social roles and meanings associated with work—what one does for a living or as a profession—are among the most complex and important identities associated with individuals in our society

For this journal assignment, reflect on the substance and theoretical foundation of what you have learned this week about social development, specifically in relation to work and work/life integration. Then write a reflective essay that addresses the following:

Suggested Outline and Headings for Journal 5

Comments on Week’s Learning and Material

Explain how this week’s readings inform, influence, or cast light on your personal educational and work journey.

Work & Stages of Development by Erikson or Maslow

Reflect on how ones work and related practices fit into stages of development as theorized by Erikson or Maslow.

Advise to Younger Colleague or Client

Discuss how you would advise a younger colleague or client facing decisions in this realm.

Point Value: 4 Points

Intellectual Elaboration

The Dynamics of Dual-Earner Couples

Dr. Jeanie M. Thorndike, PhD