Robert J. Havighurst
- Born: June 5, 1900
- Died: January 31, 1991
Havighurst's Developmental Theory
- He was born in Depere, Wisconsin, a small town in the Midwestern United States.
Development is continuous throughout the entire lifespan, occurring in stages, where the individual moves from one stage to the next by means of successful resolution of problems or performance of developmental tasks.
The Stages
- Robert James Havighurst was a professor, physicist, educator, and aging expert.
Stage 3:
Adolescence, which lasts from age 13 to age 18, comes with hormonal changes and learning about who you are as an individual.
Stage 4:
Early adulthood lasts from age 19 to age 30 and involves finding an occupation and often finding a life partner as well.
"The two basic principle processes of education are knowing and valuing."
The Stages
Stage 5:
Middle Age lasts from age 30 to age 60 and is the time when most people start a family and settle into their adult lives.
Stage 6:
Later Maturity is the time of life after age 60. During this time, people adjust to life after work and begin to prepare themselves for death.
The Stages
Stages Of Development
Stage 1:
Infancy and early childhood, which lasts from birth to age 5. These are babies who are just learning to walk and talk and figuring out the world around them.
Stage 2:
Middle childhood lasts from age 6 to age 12. During this time, children become more self-sufficient as they go to school and make friends.
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Citations
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_J._Havighurst
- http://study.com/academy/lesson/havighursts-developmental-task-model.html
- http://www.halloffame.outreach.ou.edu/1997/havighur.html
- http://d33y93cfm0wb4z.cloudfront.net/DiscoveryCentre/childdevelopmentphoto476x290.jpg
Havighurst's Theory
Researched By: Jenna P. & Alexis S.