HD FS 129 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Apache Hadoop, Graduate School, Sexual Revolution
1 Dec 2013
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Emerging adulthood: a distinct period of development that differs from adolescence and young adulthood. Takes place between 18-25 years of and is characterized by independent role exploration and frequent change. Caring for a child of planning a pregnancy. Settled into a job or role of full-time mother (went to college to find a husband and usually didn"t finish) Marriage and parenthood --- not for another 5 years (maybe) Sexual revolution of 60"s and 70"s (woodstock and other hippie related movements) Change in how young people view becoming an adult. Emerging adults: dating a serious search for a partner. Young adults (30): 75% married with children. Purpose of work to support leisure activities. 32% complete 4 or more years of college. Emerging adults have the highest rate of residential change of any age group. Enter emerging adulthood with worldviews learned in childhood and adolescence. College students are exposed to greater diversity and, as a result, change worldviews.
