Twenty-five-year-old Claire and her uncle, 50-year-old Dane, are both about to lose their jobs. How will the impact on their lives and sense of self be similar? In what ways will their reactions likely differ?

What will be an ideal response?

Unemployed people commonly experience a variety of negative effects that range from a decline in immune system functioning to decreases in well-being. Claire and Dane are also likely to have financial and personal issues. As a middle-aged man, Dane is more vulnerable to the negative effects of unemployment. However, women like Claire report more negative effects over time.