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Title: Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood Authors: Diane E. Papalia Sally Wendkos Olds Ruth Duskin Feldman Date Published: 2004 Why relevant and summary: This is just a really great outline from a McGraw Hill Human Development Textbook. It is a free, online student resource. It touches on all aspects of life in middle adulthood, and provided a good reference point when interviewing my friend's 57 year old mother for the survey. How this influenced my thinking: No one likes to think about aging, let alone the fact that we will all eventually grow old. When we are in our 20s and 30s, reaching middle adulthood seems far off, but the truth is, time passes by quickly and aging is inevitable. This outline is a starting point for further research, and is good guidance for seeking information on what life in middle adulthood is like for the general population.

Title: The signs of a heart attack in women over 50 date: 01/05/2010 author: Sherril Steel-Carlin Why relevant and summary: This was a short article articulating what women over 50 should know to prevent a heart attack or get help as soon as they feel the first signs. In the recent disease heart attack are the number one killer of women and most of them can be prevented if we recognize the early symptoms. how has this influenced my thinking: Even though I am not quite that old, I do have an aging mother and mother in law, this is something that they need to be aware and my husband and I as well. Credibility: the article is published in a health and wellness online magazine, and even though the author is not a doctor, I am pretty sure she got her information for credible sources.

Title:5 Nutrition Tips for Staying Strong and Healthy After 50 Author: Kristen Kilpatrick Date: n.d. Why relevant and summary: this article gives helpful tips for staying healthy at age 50, by getting the right amount and types of nutrients. How this Influenced my thinking: reinforced my thoughts on the importance of a healthy and well balanced diet at age 50. credibility: Dr. Oz. written by Kilpatrick, registered dietitian

Title: Your Body at 50: A Health Guide for Women Author: No Author Date: No Date Why relevant and summary: This is a nice, user friendly overview of changes that women will go through in their 50s. It addresses bodily, mental and emotional changes as well as lifestyle adjustments. How this influenced my thinking: Although our bodies age and change over time, another birthday does not have to mean a loss of fitness or attractiveness. Women who eat clean, healthy diets and exercise regularly, are less likely to age as quickly as women who are sedentary and eat poor diets of processed foods. I have a 53 year old yoga instructor who can pass for 35. I hope I look that good at 50! For most women, her 50s mean menopause. But it is not really a pause at all. Menopause is more like a shift. Your hormone levels shift and change, and your body shifts out of its childbearing years into a new state of balance.

Title: Aging: What to Expect Author: Mayo Clinic staff Date Published: Nov. 8, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This article get in depth about how age and past living life styles like smoking or bad eating habits can effect the body over time. The article covers different parts of the body and how age effect them. For example, the parts of the body the article covers is the cardiovascular system, bones, joints, and muscles. How This Influenced My Thinking: This article gave me a more in depth perception on how the choices we making in our middle adulthood can effect the life expectancy of our life. Credibility of Source: Mayo clinic is a trademark of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.

Title: Aging: What to Expect Author: None Date Published: November 8, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: It discussed almost every change to a man at age 50!! How This Influenced My Thinking: It informed me on many aging effects I had no idea about. Credibility of Source: Seems legit!

Title: Aging: What to Expect Author: None Date Published: November 8, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: It talked about what to expect as you get older and what to do about it. How This Influenced My Thinking: It gave me some ideas to what I can do as I get older so that my body stays healthy Credibility of Source: Good

Title: How to Get a Great Body as a 50-Year-Old Female Author: Leslie Treux Date Published: August 25th, 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Pertinent to middle-aged adults and the changes of the body. This article briefly advises women on how to minimize negative affects of aging. Nothing particularly fascinating. How This Influenced My Thinking: No change. Pretty common sense. Credibility of Source: Good.

Title: How to get a great body as a 50 year old female Author : Leslie Truex Date: 8/25/2011 Why relevant: Pertains to the physical aspects of turning 50, what a female may encounter at that age and what she can do to help prevent or slow down. How this influenced my thinking: Helped me to look at what I can do now for future benefits. Credibility: No credibility shown but good information.

Title: Fit over 50 - Abdominal exercises Author: No author Date Published: 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: A good you tube video showing core exercises that would work well for people over 50. Emphasis on what is safe and other options if you can't do what they show you How This Influenced My Thinking: made me think about ways to adapt exercises for older people Credibility of Source: ok, no credentials shown, but good information.

Title:The Top 10 Health Risks for Women over 50 you need to know. Author:Maxine Nelson Date Published:2009 Why Relevant and Summary:It give good information on health risks and how to avoid them How This Influenced My Thinking:It has made me think twice about the additional risk factors just simply based on my age.  Credibility of Source:Credible Lots of good information

Title: Take Dr. Oz RealAge Test Author: The Dr. Oz Show Date Published: N.D. Why relevant and summary: These three link were about determining your real age. The Dr.'s explain that there are many factors that age you. Food ages you, if you eat fast food you age faster. Also, the amount of exercise that you do also impacts how fast you age. Genetics also play a major role in your aging process. How it influenced my thinking: I was already aware that the food you eat ages you as well as the amount of exercise that you do. I did find it quite interesting that 80% of the aging process we are in control of such as having a healthy lifestyle. Credibility: Seems credibly…Dr. Oz.

Title: Colour Vision and its Disorders Author: Dr. Colin Tidy Date Published: 2011 Why Relevent and Summary: Overview of diseases effecting rods and cones How This Influences My Thinking: It never connected the decrease in cones to loss for color vision Credibility of Source: Moderate, written by a doctor, but doctor of what?

Title: What Makes for a Happy Marriage Author: Larry J. Koenig, Ph.D Date Published: 2006 Why Relevant and Summary: Good stuff to think about How This Influenced My Thinking: Just reinforced what I thought Credibility of Source: Very Good

Title: IDEA Health and Fitness Association Author: Jeffrey Janot, PhD Date Published: May, 2005 Why Relevant and Summary: Gave good information How This Influenced My Thinking: Showed how important exercise is Credibility of Source: Good

Title: Healthy Aging Tips: How to Feel Young and Live Life to the Fullest Author: Saisan, Smith, Segal, & White Why relevant and summary: This is a great article about healthy aging and things to do to maintain health into your 50's. How this influenced my thinking: It really surprised me to see that we have a big hand in how we age. The better we take care of ourselves the better our old age will be. Credibility: Seems credible

Title:Why I Love My 50-Year-Old Body Date Published: January 7, 2013 Author: Dr. Lisa Kaplin Why Relevant and Summary: this article is relevant because it talks about the body at age 50. it tell people to love their body and not to discourage or be ashamed of it. it explains how to maintain being healthy and hoe to eat right at 50. it is a useful article for those who have body image issues at an older age. How This Influenced My Thinking: this made me realize that people have major body image issues even after they are older. it makes me stop and think that even through all that these older folk have been through, somehow the image that is distilled on the younger generation caught up to the older generation and made them want to be in their 20's all over again when their bodies were at the peak of being viewed as beautiful. Credibility: it was published by a doctor who has study within this field. seem pretty credible to me.

Title:Factors that Make a Difference in Marital Success Author: Thomas R. Lee Date Published: 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: Gives highlights on what leads to a happy marriage as well as what factors contribute to maintaining a solid marriage. How This Influenced My Thinking: It gives the reader great insight as to what predisposed attributes two individuals possess that lead to a great marriage. Credibility of Source: High, professor at Utah

Title: Identity Crisis - Theory and Research Author: Kendra Cherry Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant and Summary: This article briefly discusses Erikson's stages of psychosocial development which includes the feelings if identity versus identity confusion. the article furthers elaborates on James Marcia interview method that categorizes four different types of identity statuses. How This Influenced My Thinking: I was able to understand James Marcia's identity status model and the four different statues involved Credibility of Source: the author has a masters in psychology

title:Identity crisis theory author:Kendra Cherry date:ND why relevant and summary:The information i found on this website was extremely helpful when writing my paper. It discussed eriksons theory of identity crisis, and also touched upon James Marcia's identity classes. how this influenced my thinking:This influenced my thinking by helping me realize how i came to find my own identity in college, and how i could possible help others who may be in an identity crisis. credibility of source: very credible, references provided

title:Identity crisis theory author:Kendra Cherry date:ND why relevant and summary:The information i found on this website was extremely helpful when writing my paper. It discussed eriksons theory of identity crisis, and also touched upon James Marcia's identity classes. how this influenced my thinking:This influenced my thinking by helping me realize how i came to find my own identity in college, and how i could possible help others who may be in an identity crisis. credibility of source: very credible, references provided

Title:Fulfillment at Any Age: Finding the Pathway to Successful Aging Author: Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph. D Date Published: November 17, 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: The University of Chicago has composed a chart/pathway that people in their middle and later adulthood can follow as they adapt to the challenges of aging. Some of those pathways that they included are as followed: Meandering way (a way to achieve unclear goals), and Straight and narrow path (life is characterized by predictability). How This Influenced My Thinking: I found this article to be ironic, simply because it his helps older adults to come over difficulties but the irony is that it is found online, which most older adults do not know how to use a computer. Credibility of Source: The article is very credible and written by a doctor.

Title:Why Being a Caregiver is hard on Your Health Author: Sharon O'Brien Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant and Summary: This article discusses a study that was done show a relationship with stress and caregiving. In particular, one the study proved that caregivers reported having lower overall health ratings due to stress. How This Influenced My Thinking: After reading the article I never realized How much stress caregivers go through taking care of someone else. In contrast, I have always thought caregiver had a fairly easy job besides the minor lifting of the patient and cleaning them. Credibility of Source: The author is a Therapist

Title: Changes During Middle Adulthood Author: Kendra Cherry Date Published: ND Why relevant and summary: The article goes into great depth about the changes faced during middle adulthood. The artilce also gives an out side of the box perspectice as well. Very informative. How this influenced my thinking: This gave me a new perspective to middle adulthood that I had not had previously. Credibility: Psychology based website. Valid information.