How physical changes affect health, cognitive and psychosocial development in early and middle adulthood
Early and middle adulthood are characterized by physical and cognitive changes. Early adulthood is a time when the body undergoes changes in its metabolism, weight, bone mass and muscle mass. This can result in health issues such as obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis (Lambert 2020; Hogan and al. 2017, 2017). The quality of their lives can decrease as people get older. Maisano and colleagues (2018) also suggest that there is a drop in motor skill and physical activity. In addition, social isolation can be caused by declines in sight and hearing (Vaz, 2021). The physical changes that occur in middle-age can have a negative impact on cognitive development. People age experience declines of memory, processing speed and executive function (Lambert 2020). This can lead to difficulty in problem solving and decision making (Kundu & Weber, 2019). Physical changes may also lead to psychological development problems such as anxiety and depression (Lambert 2020; Hogan, et al. 2017, 2017). Cont…