Hutchison, Dimensions of Human Behavior, 6e
SAGE Publishing, 2019
Discussion Questions
Chapter 8: Middle Adulthood
Case Study 8.1: Mark Raslin, Finding Stability at 42
1. Using a life narrative approach, describe some of the life events that seem particularly
important in Mark’s life narrative.
Case Study 8.2: Lisa Balinski, Trying to Balance It All at 50
1. What are the risk and protective factors in Lisa’s case?
2. Describe the relationships Lisa has had with various family members over the years.
Case Study 8.3: Maha Ahmed, Struggling to Find Meaning and Purpose at 57
1. How important is culture in shaping Maha’s expectations for family relationships in
middle adulthood and beyond? Explain.
2. Which theory of middle adulthood is most helpful to you in thinking about Maha’s