The objective is to display a comprehensive understanding of the effects of a recognized health condition on an individual's occupational performance. The assessment should take shape by evaluating two distinct psychological theories, specifically the nature-nurture debate and identity, to aid in understanding the condition's manifestation.

Using psychological perspectives, identify the impacts on an individual's occupational performance who has a known health condition.

Instructions

This assignment requires describing an individual you have worked with and their situation. Further, you must apply two theories to the individual: one psychodynamic/behavioral/humanistic/cognitive theory from a unique perspective. You must also evaluate the nature-nurture factors to determine the impact that genetic/biological factors, environmental factors, and life experiences have had on the individual regarding their condition development.

The essay has a stipulated word count of 2000, and references must be included.

In adherence to the Data Protection Act of 2018, we will refer to the individual as Peter. Peter lost his wife five years ago and has no contact with his son. He used to go on weekend drives with his wife and socialize at the same cafe every week, which helped him to meet people and stay active socially. After losing his wife, he continued the tradition solo but now suffers from depression. Peter has sought medical attention but still finds everyday life challenging to manage. His brother visits him regularly and tries to take him out for a walk. However, Peter admits to losing confidence meeting new people and going out. He feels low and hopeless, with no sense of purpose.

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development has eight stages, characterized by specific psychosocial crises or challenges that individuals must navigate for healthy psychological and social growth. These stages Lstretch from infancy through old age and across the entire lifespan. Erikson's theory has contributed immensely to developmental psychology, education, and counseling by providing a framework for understanding human development's various stages and the challenges that individuals encounter in curbing healthy development.

Peter is currently at the last stage of Erikson's theory, Ego Integrity vs. Despair, where he analyses his life's significance and contributions. According to Erikson, during this stage, facing death without fear can give a sense of closure. The central conflict in this stage is reconciling whether an individual's life was meaningful and satisfying. To determine integrity, Peter must feel at peace, a sense of acceptance, and wholeness. However, he experiences despair as he cannot do the activities he used to and, as such, feels unproductive, depressed, and hopeless since his wife passed away. Despair has serious consequences, such as decreasing life satisfaction, affecting an individual's stress tolerance and resilience. Peter's depression increases his low mood, hopelessness, and sadness, which is affecting his day-to-day living.

Rodgers examines three main factors that contribute to an individual's sense of self: self-worth, self-image, and early interactions with parents. Self-worth refers to an individual's personal beliefs and feelings about themselves, often shaped by their upbringing and the relationships they have with their parents during childhood. Self-image, on the other hand, pertains to an individual's perception of themselves, including their physical appearance, personality traits, and attribute. These two factors, along with early interactions with parents, can significantly impact an individual's overall sense of self.