self development

<p>Self-acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased psychological adaptiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They devote themselves to contemplative arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-acceptance = More aware and accepting of having a mix of positive and negative qualities Autonomy = Less concerned with others’ assessments and more inclined to assess themselves according to self-defined standards Environmental mastery = More likely to see themselves as being able to handle a variety of roles and responsibilities effectively Flexible goal adjustment = Can adapt quite easily to changes in a situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American = Enhancements in self-acceptance, autonomy, and environmental mastery German = Steady rise in flexible goal adjustment Japanese = Devote themselves to cultivating one or more art forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flower arranging = Japanese Calligraphy = Japanese Tea ceremony = Japanese Poetry = Japanese</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spiritual ideal in Japan = A way to escape from everyday life and cultivate personal discipline Self-development in collectivistic cultures = Emphasises close ties to others, especially family members Self-development in individualistic cultures = Involves traits such as self-acceptance and autonomy Enhanced self-development in middle adulthood = Most likely among people who maintain good physical health and social relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Japan = Cultivating personal discipline and escaping the world of desire through arts America = Higher in individualistic traits such as self-acceptance and autonomy South Korea = Emphasis on close ties to others, especially family members General = Middle adulthood entails positive self-development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boldness or nerve = How middle-aged Japanese women often describe their current time of life Letting go and being playful = An observation of the freedom that comes with age and experience Personal fulfilment based on children's success = A characteristic of South Korean midlife adults Maintaining the best physical health and social relationships = A trait that enhances self-development in middle adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers