Article 4 - Rossi Flashcards
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What was the purpose of the Rossi & Mebert study?
To investigate whether a quarter-life crisis exists in college graduates.
How is a quarter-life crisis defined in the study?
An identity crisis after graduation marked by depression, anxiety, and doubt.
When was the concept of a quarter-life crisis introduced?
In 2001.
Why is emerging adulthood considered a stressful transition period?
Because individuals must make important decisions about career, finances, living arrangements, and relationships.
What was the hypothesis regarding school-to-work transitions?
That college-to-work transitions would show more negative outcomes than school-to-school transitions.
How many groups of young adults were studied?
Four.
What were the four groups in the study?
- High school grads working, 2. College grads working, 3. High school grads in college, 4. College grads in grad school.
What measures were used in the questionnaire?
Identity development, coping, future perspective, social support, depression, anxiety, life/job satisfaction.
What group experienced the most anxiety?
High school graduates who were working.
What group had the second highest anxiety?
University students.
Did recent college graduates show signs of a quarter-life crisis?
No, they were generally content.
What predicted depression in the study?
Family support and identity commitment.
What factors were associated with job satisfaction?
Income and social support.
What gender differences were observed in anxiety?
Females reported higher anxiety levels.
Was the quarter-life crisis hypothesis supported?
No, it was not supported by the data.
What was concluded about recent college graduates?
They are generally satisfied and do not experience a quarter-life crisis.
What limitations did the study have?
Small sample size in some groups, more females than males, low minority participation, and low response rate.
What broader conclusion did the study suggest?
The quarter-life crisis may not be a typical phase, but an ‘in-between’ stage for some.
