Secure and Multifaceted Self-Concept
Pose the following question to a grandparent, a friend’s grandparent, or another older adult: “How would you describe yourself?” Record the answer and compare it with research presented in the text, focusing on the following questions:
(1) Did the older person mention a broad spectrum of life domains, including hobbies, interests, social participation, family, health, and personality traits?
(2) Did the response include more positive than negative evaluations?
(3) Based on the answer, does this individual appear to have a secure and multifaceted self-concept? Explain
Explain, did the older person mention a broad spectrum of life domains, including hobbies, interests, social participation, family, health, and personality traits?
