Abstract The writer focuses this research on the fact that adultmales between the ages of 18-35 in inner city areas of the United States appear to be at a greater risk for heart disease than their male counterparts in other areas of the country such as those living in areas bordering the cities such as suburban areas and rural communities. This paper investigates the multiple factors that influence the heart health and well-being of adultmales aged 18-35 in low-income inner-city areas of the United States. This article further researches and explores stated health statistics and influencing social factors. Finally, the writer makes recommendations as to the alleviation of the heart disease in adultmales aged 18-35.
From the Paper "Heart disease is stated to have caused 3.4% of death in males ages 15-19, 3.6% in males ages 20-24; 7.9% in males ages 25-34; 15.2% in males ages 35-44. 3.2 male adults ages 15.24 per 100,000 population die each year from heart disease as compared to 2.1 percent for females. 9.6 percent of male adults ages 25-34 per 100,000 population die each year from heart disease as compared to 5.2% of females. Risk factors in heart disease are stated to include: age, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, family history of early heart disease, diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, smoking, physical inactivity, apple-shaped body, high blood homocysteine, atherosclerosis. The estimated age-adjusted prevalence of angina in women age 20 and older were 3.5 percent for non-Hispanic white women, 4.7 percent for non-Hispanic black women and 2.2 percent for Mexican-American women. Rates for men in these three groups were 4.5, 3.1 and 2.4 percent, respectively. Among American adults age 20 and older, the estimated age-adjusted prevalence of coronary heart disease for non-Hispanic whites is 8.9 percent for men and 5.4 percent for women; for non-Hispanic blacks, 7.4 percent for men and 7.5 percent for women; and for Mexican-Americans, 5.6 percent for men and 4.3 percent for women."
Abstract This paper explains that, although the definitions of incest vary among societies, sexual intercourse is almost universally prohibited between members of the nuclear family who are not spouses and, in most cultures, the prohibition is extend to include grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The most prevalent type of incest is adult-male to child. The author points out that sexual intercourse between adults and their young appears to be rare across the entire zoological kingdom except for human beings. The paper relates that the incest taboo (1) is a mechanism for avoiding inbreeding and genetic abnormalities, (2) is a prevention of sexual rivalry within the family, (3) lessens role confusion within the family and, (4) most importantly, recognizes the complex emotional bonds and power relationships within a family.
From the Paper "One of the interesting characteristics of humankind is a prolonged childhood. The time span between birth and adolescence is well more than a decade. An explanation for the extended infertility is the complexity of the social environment that man builds for himself favors a slow development which allows for sufficient mastery of society's intricacies. Accordingly, the lack of early sexual experiences to which a developing child is exposed may generate reproductive problems when the child reaches adulthood."
Abstract This paper studies the role age plays in the development of humans, focusing on the adult years. The author discusses how development can be effected by biological, cognitive, psychological and spiritual changes. Each of these is interlinked and a change in one field causes changes in all others. This paper sheds light in the ways aging and adult development would affect men and women falling into various age ranges.
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Adult Development Case Study Analysis: Profiles of Adult Development
The Middle and Later Years
Woman: Age Forty to Age Sixty
Woman: Age Sixty to Age Eighty
Woman: Age Eighty and Above
Man: Age Forty to Age Sixty
Man: Age Sixty to Age Eighty
Man: Age Eighty and Above
Adult Development: Age Forty to Age Sixty
Adult Development: Age Sixty to Age Eighty
Adult Development: Age Eighty and Above
From the Paper "As mentioned earlier, the age forty marks the point where the peak abilities have passed, including cognitive abilities, "for perceptual speed and numerical ability, performance peaks before midlife and declines through midlife and into old age" (Martin and Zimprich, 2005).
However, this age also requires participation in activities requiring high cognitive abilities, "midlife might be characterized by cognitively demanding activities and relatively high levels of cognitive performance" (Martin and Zimprich, 2005). Although individual environment affect the cognitive development in all stages of life, the play a particular in midlife, "in middle adulthood, after having reached a high level, cognitive performance will be shaped strongly by individual environments" (see Sternberg et al., 2001). As cited by Martin for the Seattle Longitudinal Study, "The data suggest that for inductive reasoning, vocabulary, verbal memory, and spatial orientation, the average performance peaks occur in the ages from the early 40s to 60s, with fluid intelligence abilities showing earlier declines than crystallized abilities" (Schaie, 1996)."
Abstract The paper explains that adult education occurs in two forms; adult basic education (ABE) and continuing education. ABE is delivered to students who are adults and have not received a certain level of proficiency in areas corresponding to computation or literacy. Continuing education is available to adults who have completed basic education and are seeking to engage in an enhanced learning process, such as post-secondary education. This paper explores the history of adult education and demonstrates that the availability of both ABE and continuing adult education have improved the overall quality-of-life for its participants.
Abstract This high-level paper examines adult literacy education through use of technology. According to the study, this approach enhances the learning experience and outcomes of the adult learner. This is accomplished through technological aides in the classroom and in distance learning initiatives. The adult literacy programs were implemented in order to train and retrain adult workers in order to optimize the workforce. The findings of this study also show that the adult learner and the world-at-large benefits from this enhancement in the educational provision of the adult literacy learner.
Table of Contents:
Discussion of Literature Reviewed
Findings of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Recommendations of the Study
Bibliography
From the Paper "This research proposes that just as an adult must be literate in the languages, technology is in essence a language as well in which literacy acquisition begets the acquisition of literacy, which may indeed be transferable across-literacy just as language principles are transferable across language learning for the bilingual student. Technology is global in nature and is that spoken worldwide in many initiatives, efforts and processes. Technology is 'key' in adult literacy acquisition both in terms of the tools and aides provided and in the acquisition of the language of technology as well. "
Abstract In this paper, the writer looks at the theoretical foundation of adult learning theory and the practical application of adult learning theory. The professional orientation using evaluation of learning environment and the technical application are examined in this article. The writer discusses student centered involvement in the learning process and adult learning theory. Further, the writer looks at a personal philosophy considering ethical standards.
From the Paper "Learning can be broadly defined as the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge. However, learning can take place over a lifetime and consideration of the lifespan stages has produced discrete specialties in education. One of these is adult learning which Knowles, Holton and Swanson define as learning that occurs in adulthood, late adulthood, middle age and the older stages of life. The authors further note that in order to fully understand adult learning, it is necessary to understand several concepts ... "
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Abstract This paper first defines the adult learner and compares that definition with that for the non-traditional student. The paper then address three of the challenges that face the adult learner: work demands, family demands and cognitive changes. Next, this paper addresses some of the ways that schools are assisting adult learners in meeting these challenges. The paper then concludes with some discussion on the writer's experience as an adult learner.
From the Paper "The adult learner is becoming a more common sight in today's classrooms. At one time most common in continuing education classes, adult learners are now returning to school to get their bachelor's degree or master's degree. And interestingly, many of these learners are there because they want to be, not because an employer sent them to learn new skills. There are some challenges, however, that face the adult learner. Many times such students are involved in complex careers that place demands on their time. At other times, they may have families that need attention. And if adult learners are old enough, they may actually face cognitive challenges to the learning process. This paper will first define the adult learner, comparing that definition with that for the non-traditional student."
Abstract This paper discusses the importance of using brain-based education research for teaching adult learners. It examines findings from brain-based research, information regarding the adult learner, and the use of brain-based education for adult learners.
From the Paper "This research paper presents the importance of using brain-based education research for the teaching of the adult learner. Findings from brain-based research information regarding the adult learner and the ..."
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Abstract This paper defines conditions that may prevent or preclude the adult student's successful participation within an Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. These conditions include self-perceptions as limitations of learning and the influences that are imposed upon the adult student through demands found through family and work influences, as well as demands found in policy making. This essay provides a solid introduction to ABE.
From the Paper "Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a process through which education is provided to adult students through a curriculum specifically designed to facilitate specialized needs common to adults. While younger students may benefit from the strategies and techniques offered through ABE, the format has been developed in a manner that best utilized the strengths of an adult student and is structured to avoid challenges that may be proposed via external demands placed on the student's classroom experiences or internalized problems that the adult student may have when encountering educational materials. This paper seeks to define conditions that may prevent or preclude the adult student's successful participation within an ABE program."
Abstract This paper discusses adult education and the validity of experiential learning in adult education. The paper explains why work and life experiences are legitimate forms of learning that should be equated with formal education.
Abstract In this paper, the writer looks at a case study in adult learning. The writer examines several theories relating to the ways in which adults learn. The paper considers the theories of Knox, Cross, Knowles, Rogers and others. In this article, the writer shows how the case relates to each of the theories.
From the Paper "Adults learn differently to children for several reasons, adults are autonomous and self-directed, they are goal-oriented, they are relevancy oriented, problem-centered, they need to know why they are learning something, they are practical problem-solvers, they have accumulated life experiences. All these factors mean that you cannot expect to teach adults the same way you teach children. Adults typically have different motivations for wanting to learn than children, such as making or maintaining social relationships, meeting external expectations, e.g. need for promotion, to learn to serve others better ... "
Abstract The paper examines Jean Piaget, Carl Rogers, Jack Mezirow, Lev Vygotsky, Robert Maslow, Malcolm Knowles and their peers and explains that they are all in agreement that adults should seek to understand society and develop the skills required to influence social change. The paper discusses that Knowles has noted how the fate of humanity depends upon the intelligence, skill and compassion of average citizens, so it is incumbent upon us to pursue adult education throughout our lives, for we should never stop learning. The paper adds how knowledge is our best tool, and it can best be gained through education.
From the Paper "In their own ways, the adult learning theorists we have studied in class and in our assigned texts have identified and offered basically similar theoretical principles concerning the adult learning process. In the broadest sense, they agree that in social terms,\ adult learners should strive to understand the human experience, and familiarize themselves with the knowledge, great ideas and hallowed traditions of human civilization. Jean Piaget, Carl Rogers, Jack Mezirow, Lev Vygotsky, Robert Maslow, Malcolm Knowles and their peers are in agreement that adults should seek to understand society and develop the skills required to influence social change."
Abstract This paper notes that juvenile offenders have long been treated differently by the criminal justice system, but this has been changing as community attitudes have shifted so that more and more juveniles are tried as adults. This trend largely reflects an increasing fear of crime and a belief in the power of punishment over rehabilitation. Trying juveniles as adults is not the best approach to take.
From the Paper "The American juvenile-justice system was designed a century ago to reform children found guilty of minor crimes, but more and more, the system has to cope with more violent crimes committed by younger people. As Gil Garcetti, then District Attorney of Los Angeles, noted..."
Abstract This paper talks about the difficulties and problems that adults encounter when they want to upgrade their skills or knowledge. The author also discusses the psychological, economic, and social factors that adults consider when making the decision to pursue educational opportunities. Decisions making models such as the cost-benefit and utility models are discussed with regards to how they aid in the decision making process. In addition, the paper addresses how school administrators and policy makers can help in removing the obstacles a student might have in the learning process.
From the Paper "As the modern workplace continues to change with nearly breathtaking speed, and even social networking and personal connections are more apt to be created online than offline, it has become increasingly critical for adults to make learning basic, technical, and even high-level skills an important part of their personal and professional lives, lest they be left behind on the wrong side of the digital divide. But adults are spending more hours at work, and this makes pursuing educational opportunities difficult when juggling the pressures of running a household, going to a full-time job, and maintaining a healthy life and work balance."
Abstract With only 5.4 percent of nurses represented by the male gender, this paper highlights the varying advantages of male nurses in a patriarchal medical system focusing on the administrative, perceptual and physical advantages that men have. Current literature supports the various assertions made. In general, males have a clear gender advantage allowing for better pay, better opportunities and a better rapport with physicians.
