Middle Adulthood Perceived Well-Lived Life: A Case Study Approach

Angelo Aga  Silvestre,

Middle Adulthood Perceived Well-Lived Life: A Case Study Approach

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

Middle adulthood is characterized as the period between 40 and 60. Although it has been demonstrated that people have various mental activities and viewpoints, it is considered that this age range of middle adulthood is when people become more aware of what is truly mortality and their steady reduction of physical skills as they age. Thus, the study utilized a case study approach to explore and have an in-depth investigation of the concept of a well-lived life in middle adulthood. Based on the findings of the study, it has gathered a total of six (6) themes from the interview question on determining the concept of a well- lived life in middle adulthood. According to the study’s findings, middle-aged adults view a well-lived life as one in which they are able to accomplish goals like raising a family and maintaining their spiritual stability. Taking care of a sick loved one and being able to meet the demands of the family and other significant individuals in their life are also common obligations and responsibilities. However, comparing themselves to others—particularly in terms of accomplishments and how well their lives are going financially— only diverts their attention and gives them bad energy.

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