Journeys through Emerging Adulthood: An Introduction to Development from Ages 18-30 Around the World

Author:   Alan Reifman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780367742041


Pages:   220
Publication Date:   29 July 2022
Format:   Paperback
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Journeys through Emerging Adulthood takes the reader on a tour of contemporary transitions to adulthood, reporting on the latest cross-national and cross-cultural research into young adulthood and separating fact from fiction about this important life phase. Alan Reifman shows how today’s youth are taking more time to enter traditional adult roles, and explores the benefits and disadvantages of this gradual emergence into adulthood. This essential textbook navigates the research that reveals the substantial variety in young people’s paths to adulthood. It covers the spectrum of the young adult experience, examining the influence that parents have on their grown children’s progress and identity as adults, and considering the impact of traditional milestones such as higher education, establishing a career, forming romantic relationships and becoming a parent. It examines key topics including mental health in emerging adults and the likelihood of substance abuse, and how young adults might reach out into the community through volunteerism, religious involvement and political activism. Each section includes examples and studies conducted in a range of countries, exploring how the journey to adulthood can vary according to cultural context as well as individual circumstance. The book affirms that while there is great variety in how one transitions to adulthood, there is no correct path, and most people fare well – or even thrive – in adulthood. Featuring end-of-chapter summaries, quizzes and activities, Journeys Through Emerging Adulthood provides an accessible yet comprehensive overview of this significant life stage, connecting fundamental psychological theories with modern social phenomena. Reifman’s text is essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate students of psychology, human development and sociology, as well as students and researchers of any discipline interested in the path to adulthood.

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Author:   Alan Reifman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780367742041


ISBN 10:   0367742047
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   29 July 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

"PART I: FOUNDATIONS 1. Introduction 2. Cultural and Demographic Variation PART II: DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES 3. Relations with Parents, ""Boomerang Kids,"" and ""Helicopter Parents"" 4. Identity 5. Brain, Decision-Making & Risk-Taking PART III: TRADTIONAL MILESTONES 6. Education in Young Adulthood 7. Careers, Occupations, and Finances 8. Romantic Relationships 9. Becoming a Parent PART IV: HEALTHY TRANSITIONS TO INVOLVED CITIZENSHIP 10. Mental Health & Substance Use 11. Engagement with Broader Society 12. Government Policies to Regulate and Assist Emerging Adults 13. Conclusion"

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Alan Reifman's book is comprehensive, easy to read, and covers almost all the domains one would need to know about to understand emerging adulthood. The breadth of this work is outstanding. This book is a must-read for parents, educators, policy makers, and emerging adults themselves. Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin In this book, Dr. Reifman takes us on a journey through emerging adulthood - the developmental processes, cultural variations, and multiple domains of the lives of emerging adults. The book captures the key aspects of the fast-growing research in emerging adulthood in recent decades. As a long-time researcher in emerging adulthood, Dr. Reifman masterfully translates research into this easy-and-fun-to-read book to a broader audience. Ming Cui Ph.D., Florida State University


"""Alan Reifman’s book is comprehensive, easy to read, and covers almost all the domains one would need to know about to understand emerging adulthood. The breadth of this work is outstanding. This book is a must-read for parents, educators, policy makers, and emerging adults themselves."" Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin ""In this book, Dr. Reifman takes us on a journey through emerging adulthood – the developmental processes, cultural variations, and multiple domains of the lives of emerging adults. The book captures the key aspects of the fast-growing research in emerging adulthood in recent decades. As a long-time researcher in emerging adulthood, Dr. Reifman masterfully translates research into this easy-and-fun-to-read book to a broader audience."" Ming Cui Ph.D., Florida State University"


Author Information

Alan Reifman is a Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at Texas Tech University, USA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and was inducted into Texas Tech’s Teaching Academy in 2008, reflecting his skill and commitment in the classroom.

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