Self Care & Psychologists - American Psychological Association

Effects of Who Studies Whom?
• Margie Lachman (2001) 10 yr. midlife study from diverse
perspectives & Ryff & Setzer’s work (1996) yield more nuanced
& balanced view which shatters our cultural perspective.
• Increased sense of control over work, finances & marriage
reported for those in midlife (Lachman, 2004).
• Middle age is when many are “on top of their game, no longer
driven, but now the drivers” (Neugarten, 1964).
• Yes, contradictions exist: at 40 first child/or grandchild, true
changes, limitations, ailing parents, children leave. Yet, also
time for reflection, integration & new opportunities.