Distinguishing Features of Emerging Adulthood: The Role of Self-Classification as an Adult

Autor/inn/en	Nelson, Larry J.; Barry, Carolyn McNamara
Titel	Distinguishing Features of Emerging Adulthood: The Role of Self-Classification as an Adult
Quelle	In: Journal of Adolescent Research, 20 (2005) 2, S.242-262 (21 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0743-5584
DOI	10.1177/0743558404273074
Schlagwörter	Criteria; Drinking; Depression (Psychology); Drug Use; Young Adults; College Students; Risk; Identification; Individual Development + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Trinken; Drug consumption; Substance abuse; Drogenkonsum; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Collegestudent; Risiko; Identifikation; Identifizierung; Individuelle Entwicklung
Abstract	Research reveals that most 18- to 25-year-old individuals do not consider themselves to be adults. This time period between adolescence and adulthood has been newly defined as emerging adulthood. The purpose of this study was to (a) attempt to identify perceived adults and (b) explore whether differences in adulthood criteria, achievement of those criteria, identity issues, risk-taking behaviors, and depression are based on perceived adult status. Findings from 232 college students' responses revealed that there was a small group of perceived adults, and when compared to their emerging-adult peers, they (a) did not differ on the adulthood criteria they used; (b) believed they had achieved more of the adulthood criteria; (c) had a better sense of their overall identity, as well as what type of person they wanted as a romantic partner; (d) were less depressed; and (e) engaged in fewer risk behaviors (e.g., illegal drug use and drunk driving). (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10