Older middle-aged adults are typically more autonomous, less concerned with the evaluations and expectations of others, and more concerned with living up to self-chosen ideals and standards.

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Research suggests that as individuals enter the middle adulthood stage (between the ages of 40-65), they become increasingly autonomous and less preoccupied with the evaluations and expectations of others. They tend to become more self-directed and focused on fulfilling self-chosen goals and standards rather than seeking approval or validation from others.

Older Middle-Aged Adults Are Typically More Autonomous, Less Concerned with the Evaluations