For the first time in his life, Austin, now 46 years old, is allowing himself to spend time to learn how to paint with watercolors. He has always considered this a feminine hobby and a waste of time because it doesn't make money. Levinson would say he is working through the conflict of:

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30 November, 09:23

For the first time in his life, Austin, now 46 years old, is allowing himself to spend time to learn how to paint with watercolors. He has always considered this a feminine hobby and a waste of time because it doesn't make money. Levinson would say he is working through the conflict of:

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Levinson would say he is working through the conflict of being masculine versus being feminine.

Explanation:

Levinson contributed a theory to psychology about adult development. There are about 7 stages that an individual undergoes to complete his adult development, beginning from Early-adult transition (Age 17-22).

According to Austin's age, 46, he is going through the stages of Mid-Life transition and Entering Middle Adulthood. These stages are relevant to the choices that an individual makes. These choices are often life changing. They evaluate the choices previously made and the values tend to change. Making a career change also falls under this category. Austin's conflict regarding masculinity and femininity changed as his age increased and hence he started to paint, something he considered a feminine.