Article 3 - Weier Flashcards
(18 cards)
What assumption does the Weier & Lee article challenge?
That young adults do not want to grow up and prefer carefree lives.
What was the main goal of the Weier & Lee study?
To examine university students’ goals for adulthood and their well-being.
What were the four main research questions in the Weier & Lee study?
- What future roles do students want? 2. What do they think their loved ones want? 3. How do they describe their current/future lives? 4. How do they score on mental health measures?
How many participants were in the Weier & Lee study?
518 university students aged 18 to 25.
Where was the Weier & Lee study conducted?
Australia.
What was the method used in the Weier & Lee study?
A questionnaire including goal preferences, adjectives for life phases, and standard mental health scales.
What did the majority of students aspire to in the future?
Traditional adult roles like education, life partner, and a fulfilling job.
How did students describe their current vs. future lives?
They used negative adjectives for the present and positive adjectives for the future.
What percentage of students indicated they felt ‘in between’ adolescence and adulthood?
0.68
What percentage of students believed they had reached adulthood?
0.09
What percentage of students reported symptoms above the cut-off for depression?
0.55
What percentage of students reported symptoms above the cut-off for anxiety?
0.31
What was found about the match between personal and perceived loved ones’ goals?
Greater match was associated with better perceived social support.
How did participants’ mental health compare to previous generations?
They reported higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Did students’ aspirations align with their loved ones’ expectations?
Yes, in most cases there was a moderate match.
What was the main conclusion of the Weier & Lee study?
Young adults do aspire to traditional roles and do not lead carefree lives; their current well-being is a concern.
What limitation did the authors note about their sample?
It cannot be generalized beyond privileged college students.
What type of data was used in the study?
Quantitative and descriptive.
