Conceptualizing Emerging Adulthood: Inspecting the Emperor's New Clothes?

ABSTRACT— Jeffrey Arnett’s concept of emerging adulthood is critically examined by reviewing and evaluating elements of its theoretical framework and by referring to relevant empirical studies, which support the major arguments presented. Several limitations to Arnett’s model are found and an altern...

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Published in:Child development perspectives 2007-12, Vol.1 (2), p.74-79
Main Authors: Hendry, Leo B., Kloep, Marion
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adolescence
Adulthood
developmental theories
emerging adulthood
lifespan development
social class
stage theories
Stage theory
transitions
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Summary:ABSTRACT— Jeffrey Arnett’s concept of emerging adulthood is critically examined by reviewing and evaluating elements of its theoretical framework and by referring to relevant empirical studies, which support the major arguments presented. Several limitations to Arnett’s model are found and an alternative perspective is offered that might complement his stage theory and provide a stronger theoretical baseline for future research.
ISSN:1750-8592
1750-8606
DOI:10.1111/j.1750-8606.2007.00017.x