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Birth
Cohort
Born in early 2000's
Gen Z
experiencing change, new technology, and trends during the same era as others born during this era. -
Starting Preschool
Trajectory
Involves multiple transitions throughout the years
Core/primary stage of development
First major step in becoming apart of socialization -
Starting Elementary school
Trajectory
involves multiple transitions
different stage of development
puberty, new friends, learning new things, new skills.
different environment
personal growth -
Brother was Born
Life Event
becoming a new sister
new role to take on
new relationship
big life change -
Covid 19
Cohort
whole society was put on pause
global pandemic
isolation
lack of socialization
different ways of learning, interacting, and finding ways to entertain -
Beginning Highschool
Trajectory
new environment
more freedom and expansion of things that interest me
new people
new tasks and learning curves
getting involved in sports, clubs, and teams
get to know yourself more and grow as a person -
First Job
Transitional
Understanding what it is like to be apart of the workforce
interacting with new people
facing tasks, challenges, and problems head on
communication skills grow
understanding and find interests
new environment and people -
Second Job
Transitional
new work environment
different rules and job description
new co-workers
new set of responsibilities
using previously learned tasks and applying them to current situations -
Meeting my Best Friend
Life Event
Understanding the value of friendship
Going through changes together
learning to be resilient, sympathetic, caring, and accepting change
deeper connection with another -
Disliking my Third Conflict
Role Conflict/Strain
one of my temporary jobs at the moment
causes role strain by asking for too much of me at once
high expectations in little time
causes role conflict because it interferes with my sleep schedule, other commitments, and social life -
Buying my First Car
Life Event
first big/adult person
learning how to pay insurance and other payments
new responsibilities
understanding the value of money and the importance of taking care of your things -
Applying to University
Trajectory
Represents the changes I will go through in the future
University is the next step towards my future career
A pathway towards my future