Question 1
a. Young adulthood, or emerging adulthood as theorized by Arnett (2004), is a stage between adolescence and adulthood that is not clearly defined by rigid parameters but encompasses a variety of developmental processes. Emerging adulthood, starting approximately around 18-years-old, should not be erroneously categorized as a prolonged or late adolescence (Arnett, 2004). The differences between these two groups can be stark – adolescents do not have the autonomy and freedom that an emerging adult may have, and thus are not able to explore and push the same boundaries as emerging adults can (Arnett, 2004). It is important to note that, despite this trend being widespread in many industrial nations, not everyone experiences emerging
a. Young adulthood, or emerging adulthood as theorized by Arnett (2004), is a stage between adolescence and adulthood that is not clearly defined by rigid parameters but encompasses a variety of developmental processes. Emerging adulthood, starting approximately around 18-years-old, should not be erroneously categorized as a prolonged or late adolescence (Arnett, 2004). The differences between these two groups can be stark – adolescents do not have the autonomy and freedom that an emerging adult may have, and thus are not able to explore and push the same boundaries as emerging adults can (Arnett, 2004). It is important to note that, despite this trend being widespread in many industrial nations, not everyone experiences emerging