Article 1 - Arnett Flashcards
(17 cards)
What age range defines emerging adulthood according to Arnett?
18 to 25 years old.
What is the defining characteristic of emerging adulthood in terms of social roles?
Relative independence from social roles and normative expectations.
How does emerging adulthood differ demographically?
High variability in education, relationships, and living arrangements.
What does the term ‘roleless role’ refer to in emerging adulthood?
A wide range of possible activities due to less constraint by social roles.
How do emerging adults typically describe their own maturity?
They experience ambiguity and often feel in-between adolescence and adulthood.
What are the main domains of identity exploration in emerging adulthood?
Love, work, and worldviews.
Why do some risk behaviours peak during emerging adulthood?
Because of identity exploration and reduced parental supervision.
What is the relationship between proximity to parents and relationship quality?
Closer physical proximity is negatively related to parent–child relationship quality.
How do students living at home with autonomy relate to their parents?
They still maintain a close relationship with their parents.
Why is emerging adulthood not considered adolescence anymore?
Adolescence now ends at 18 due to earlier puberty onset and high school becoming normative.
What legal and social transitions typically occur at age 18?
Voting rights, drinking age, and the end of secondary education.
Why is the term ‘young adulthood’ not accurate for ages 18 to 25?
It implies full maturity, whereas individuals in this range are still developing gradually.
Which age range is better suited for the term ‘young adulthood’?
The 30s.
What makes emerging adulthood culturally variable?
It exists primarily in cultures that delay adult roles and require extended education.
Why is emerging adulthood more common in industrialised countries?
They require high levels of education before entering the workforce, thus delaying maturity.
Is emerging adulthood a universal experience?
No, not everyone experiences it; some lack the opportunity or space, while others self-limit.
What is the key characteristic of emerging adulthood across all domains?
Heterogeneity — high variability between individuals.
