Glossary

developmental tasks	Growth responsibilities that arise at various stages of life.



ego-resiliency	The generalized capacity for flexible and resourceful adaptation to stressors.



family life cycle	The phases, or stages, of the family life span, each of which is characterized by changes in family structure, composition and functions.



marital adjustment	The process of modifying, adapting, and altering individual and couple patterns of behavior and interaction to achieve maximum satisfaction in the relationship.



marital adjustment tasks	Areas of concern in marriage in which adjustments need to be made.



postparental years	The period between the last child leaving home and the spouses' retirement; also called the empty-nest years.



sandwich generation	Middle-aged adults caught between caregiving for their children and for their elderly parents.

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