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-identity development does not end w its formation. in middle-adulthood, it continues to develop.

-It is common for each partner to adopt opposite gender characteristics, life reavaluation because of mid-life position, refine vocational and social roles.

-Life circumstances also cause a reexamination of identity.

-The past stages aid in the further development of the person's identity and things such as intimacy and

Identity continues to develop in middle-adulthood. Middle-aged adults often adopt opposite gender characeristics. The adult realizes they are half-way through their life and often reevaluate vocational and social roles. Life circumstances can also cause a reexamination of identity.