Lifespan perspective is a method to the study of human development that takes into account all phases of life, not just childhood and adulthood. The growth and development of lifespan perspective are:
Multi directional which the human characteristics alteration by increasing, decreasing or holding steady. Therefore, change is dynamic.
Multi contextual which arise in many contexts such as physical environments, family, constellations, past, socioeconomic.
Multicultural which culture plays a vital role in shaping development. It is the method of gathering information and ascribing meaning and value to life among a group of people. Culture affects every action and thought.
Multidisciplinary which biological cognitive and social domains, with each one the specialty of scientists in a particular discipline
Plastic which is a human trait can be molded but people remain a certain durability of identity.
