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Groups and Human Behavior Essay
In my life, I have been in many different groups, such as familial, friend, social, sport,
work, and therapy groups. A consistent pattern is evident in these roles: Sometimes, I have been
accused of being the typical ‘mama bear,’ the carer, the pillar of the family, and the peacemaker.
These roles originated in the dynamics of a family when I began to fulfill various roles as a
helper for family and friends. This caregiving character was also reflected in the rest of my life,
my friendships, and other groups in which I took on the role of a carer and a supporter.
It appears that my identity and experiences influence group dynamics. I am mixed of
white, Black, and Mexican descent. Although the United States has made strides since then in
terms of race relations, I constantly struggled for my whole childhood with identity issues
because I could not quite identify with any one race. Having had diabetes since the age of 10 and
being pansexual since the age of 22 requires that I apply inclusion and understanding in my
actions. Furthermore, since the initiation of my cocaine addiction on February 18, 2015, the
manifestation of my femininity and queerness has broadened my perspective of numerous
groups. Other factors that played a role in shaping my values and interactions within groups
include being raised as a Christian.
I have come to occupy certain positions, the nature of which has changed with time.
Looking back at the younger part of my life, I realized that I was more concerned with being a
caregiver and a negotiator, unlike the present me, who is all about getting a fair share of things
and understanding herself better, among the island theories, activity, continuity, and
disengagement theories are very similar toith my observation. The concept of activity, which
denotes that active people experience a better quality of life, supports the idea that I try to engage
in different activities regardless of my chronic illness. Continuity theory, where an individual

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seeks to maintain coherence in behavior, culture, and interpersonal relations, depicts my aim of
carrying forward my past experiences and values. I also find a similar view in disengagement
theory that calls for the gradual disconnection of an individual from society as one age.
Recognizing these patterns and changes is essential for grasping my behavior toward
clients. The jobs that I have been through in my own life, including sexual trauma, addiction,
mental illness, and chronic pain, enable me to connect with clients in multiple ways. These
feelings of familiarity establish a sense of familiarization that helps me have a more
compassionate and helpful demeanor.
Meaningful theories regarding balance in middle adulthood include those of Carl Jung
and Daniel Levinson. In Jung’s world, individuation relates to my attempts at attaining a state of
wholeness, which relates more to what I was discussing regarding my attempt to redeem the lost
facets of my personality (Hutchison, 2020). While Levinson mainly concentrates on organizing
work and leisure to achieve a proper balance, I share the same goal of stability and not overly
depending on others (Aktu & İlhan, 2017). According to both theories, middle adulthood is a
phase where one must attain balance and self-knowledge, which may help manage the phase.
In conclusion, the description of the various groups I belong to and the roles I fulfill
depend on my experiences and identity. These roles have not remained static and are subjected to
change due to cultural, racial, gender, and personal differences. Awareness of these dynamics
makes it easier to relate with the clients and help them better. The Activity Theory, Continuity
Theory, Disengagement Theory, Jung Theory, and Levinson Theory are remarkably helpful in
describing and explaining the middle adulthood stage.

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References
Aktu, Y., & İlhan, T. (2017). Individuals' Life Structures in the Early Adulthood Period based on
Levinson's Theory. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 17(4), 1383-1403.
Hutchison, E. D. (2020). CUSTOM: Grand Canyon University human behavior in the social
environment ii: Adolescence to late adulthood custom electronic edition. SAGE
Publications.)

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Groups and Human Behavior Essay

It appears that my identity and experiences influence group dynamics. I am mixed of

manifestation of my femininity and queerness has broadened my perspective of numerous

include being raised as a Christian.

in different activities regardless of my chronic illness. Continuity theory, where an individual

feelings of familiarity establish a sense of familiarization that helps me have a more

compassionate and helpful demeanor.

facets of my personality (Hutchison, 2020). While Levinson mainly concentrates on organizing

describing and explaining the middle adulthood stage.

Levinson's Theory. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 17(4), 1383-1403.

environment ii: Adolescence to late adulthood custom electronic edition. SAGE

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