Physicology

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Emerging adulthooddefined by testing out different possibilities and developing self (not a universal life stage; only exists for a minority of young people and begins after high school and tapers off by late twenties.

considered the most challenging and change-inducing stages of life based on:

the need to re-center life roles- focusing on responsibility, supporting self, and making independent decisions about life.

The change to an unstructured path such as collage, independent living, work world.

Setting the Context: Culture and History

emerging adulthood has change with developed world

Emerging adults are prolonging decisions on careers and marriage, therefore postponing adults' roles. This is due to:

Life expectancy gains- people now live into their seventies or eighties, as opposed to sixties a half-century ago.

changes in education and workforce- a half-century ago (1960s), high school graduates could successfully enter the workforce. Now, must go to college, typically spending about 6 years in collage before entering the workforce.

cultural norms focusing on self-expression- emerging adults are focusing more on self, thus making dramatic life changes throughout adult life.