PSYCH 3400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: James Marcia, Guideposts, Age 13
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Characteristics of young people in the us: cohabitation, children before marriage, leaving home after high school (age 18) In the united states, compared to other first world countries, there is less focus on helping young people emerge into the world of work: this causes a less smooth, predictable transition to adulthood. Income inequalities and diversity of cultures have affected the financial independence of the group. End point: the ticking of the social clock. The social clock: shared age norms that act as guideposts to what behaviors are appropriate at particular ages, usually set by society. Too early or too late of the normal timetable. Example: baby at age 13 (early, graduating college at age 35 (late, causes: Are we on time (on schedule) or off time (either too early or too late) for what we-and- society-expect at our age: being off-time in the late direction can cause physical and mental stress.
