Middle Adulthood in the Media

How are they portrayed in movie roles? Do these roles reflect what you've learned about adults in this stage of life, or are they unrealistic? If so, in what ways? How about appearances on talk shows and news programs—what issues are they concerned with? There are numerous commercials featuring adults in middle adulthood—how are they presented and for what products or services? What magazine articles address issues of middle adulthood, and what do they generally have to say? Does the media present an overall positive or negative view of this stage of life? How accurate is it? Does it make you feel good when you think about growing older and reaching this time of your life? Why?                                              

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