The Social Criteria of Adulthood

Schlegel comments on Jeffrey Jensen Arnett's paper on responsibility and adulthood. The self-evaluations young people use to determine their understanding of adulthood are discussed.

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Published in:Human development 1998-09, Vol.41 (5/6), p.323-325
Main Author: Schlegel, Alice
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Adults
Aging (Individuals)
Attitude Change
Clergy
College Students
Commentary
Family (Sociological Unit)
Individual Characteristics
Interpersonal Competence
Late Adolescents
Marriage
Older Adults
Parents
Public Opinion
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Social Influences
Social Responsibility
Social Status
Sociology
Statistical Data
Teenagers
Unskilled Workers
Young Adults
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Summary:Schlegel comments on Jeffrey Jensen Arnett's paper on responsibility and adulthood. The self-evaluations young people use to determine their understanding of adulthood are discussed.
ISSN:0018-716X
1423-0054
DOI:10.1159/000022594