ABSTRACT
The aging process affects the individual across a broad range of physical, psychological, and social functions. Therefore, an understanding of individuals as they develop through the midlife period requires the integrative perspective provided by a biopsychosocial framework. The aging process presents a number of challenges to the midlife adult's sense of self, or identity. Although these challenges can be difficult, the Baby Boomers in particular may be more likely to struggle with the changes experienced as a result of the aging process. Baby Boomers must reckon with the fact that they have now become middle aged, and have therefore become like the parents they very likely rebelled against as part of the establishment of their own identity during their adolescent and early young adult years.
