Emerging Adults in America: Coming of Age in the 21st CenturyJeffrey Jensen Arnett, Jennifer Lynn Tanner Emerging Adults in America: Coming of Age in the 21st Century portrays the lives of young Americans between adolescence and young adulthood, a distinct developmental stage that editor Jeffrey Jensen Arnett describes as emerging adulthood. Over the past 40 years, the average age of marriage and parenthood has risen dramatically, and the years from the late teens through the mid-20s are no longer dedicated to settling into traditional adult roles. Instead, the focus has shifted to pursuing higher education, self-exploration, and shaping a future that best suits personal goals and desires. Along with coeditor Jennifer Lynn Tanner, Arnett has compiled a collection of chapters in this groundbreaking work that cover a range of topics from relationships with parents to views about love, sex, and marriage; from experiences in college to those in the work place; and from religious beliefs to beliefs about the concept of adulthood. This insightful book will be a valuable resource for developmental psychologists, therapists, and mental health practitioners who work with emerging adults and will appeal to young people and their families. |
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Page 240
... women tend to report more positive and fewer negative feelings than do men . Also , men are more likely than women to plan to become sexually active in the near future , whereas women are more likely than men to feel pressure to remain ...
... women tend to report more positive and fewer negative feelings than do men . Also , men are more likely than women to plan to become sexually active in the near future , whereas women are more likely than men to feel pressure to remain ...
Page 241
... women begin to label themselves as heterosexual ; the other half no longer label themselves as lesbian , bisexual , or heterosexual . It is also important to note that these women tend to have fewer same - sex attractions and engage in ...
... women begin to label themselves as heterosexual ; the other half no longer label themselves as lesbian , bisexual , or heterosexual . It is also important to note that these women tend to have fewer same - sex attractions and engage in ...
Page 264
... women while decreasing for men , substantially for men with no more than a high school education . In constant 2000 dollars , the median earnings of women high school graduates increased by 6 % from 1971 to 2000 , 10 % for bachelor's ...
... women while decreasing for men , substantially for men with no more than a high school education . In constant 2000 dollars , the median earnings of women high school graduates increased by 6 % from 1971 to 2000 , 10 % for bachelor's ...
Contents
Understanding the New Way | 3 |
A Critical | 21 |
Emerging Structures of Adult Thought | 59 |
Copyright | |
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