HD FS 129 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Emerging Adulthood And Early Adulthood, Financial Independence
19 Mar 2014
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Jeffrey arnett major researcher of emerging adulthood. Emerging adulthood: a distinct period of development that differs from adolescence and young adulthood. Takes place between ages 18-25 years of age & is characterized by independent role exploration and frequent change. In 1970, a typical 21 year old would be: married or about to be married, caring for a child or planning a pregnancy, done with education, settled into a job or role of full-time mother. Today, for a typical 21 year old: marriage & parenthood not for another 5 years, education may last more years, will experience job change. Why: invention of birth control, 1960s & 1970s social revolution, increase in years devoted to higher education, change in women"s roles. Previously expected to be married, secretary, nurse, temporary jobs. Change in how young people view becoming an adult. Love: adolescents: dating primarily recreational/experimental, emerging adulthood: dating, a serious search for a partner, young adults: 75% married with children.
