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Identity and crisis in middle aged men

S D Rosenberg, M P Farrell

    International Journal of Aging & Human Development
    |January 1, 1976
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    Men entering middle age face significant stress and maladaptive reactions. This study models male mid-life transitions, exploring stressors and adaptation factors for a holistic view.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Men's Health

    Background:

    • Middle age is linked to increased stress and potential maladaptive responses in men.
    • Limited understanding exists regarding specific stressors, their impact, and adaptation strategies during this transition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review existing literature on the male mid-life transition.
    • To develop a working model for understanding the experience of entering middle age for men.
    • To identify dimensions for a holistic view of self-system changes in middle-aged men.

    Main Methods:

    • Selective literature review across sociology, social psychology, clinical psychology, and popular fiction.
    • Synthesis of findings to propose a conceptual model.
    • Identification of key dimensions for future empirical investigation.

    Main Results:

    • Evidence suggests stress is common during male mid-life transitions.
    • Key areas for further research include the nature of stressors and individual adaptation styles.
    • A model is proposed to guide future research on self-system changes.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive model is needed to understand the male mid-life transition.
    • Further research should operationalize dimensions related to stressors and adaptation.
    • This work provides a heuristic framework for studying middle-aged men's psychological changes.

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