an event which occurs during an individuals life which may affect them deeply. Example events include- divorce, marriage, a change of career or even the death of a close family member. See also Life Change Unit.
LIFE CRISIS: "Life crises generally happen following a significant life experience, which could be an event arguably positive such as marriage or the loss of a loved one."
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "LIFE CRISIS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/life-crisis/ (accessed April 18, 2021).
