Young adulthood
is a span of about 20 years, starting from 20 to 40 years old. Life
events for this period of time include marriage, having children and
working. A later surge into adulthood can include graduation, not
getting jobs and relying on parents.
3 criteria that defines adulthood:
- Accepting responsibilty for oneself
- Making independent decisions
- Becoming financially independent
Emerging adult - transition between adolescence and adulthood (20's-30's)
- Exploring period
- opportunity to try out new and different ways of living
- no longer an adolescent, but have yet to settle into adult roles
Sociological Perspective of Adulthood: An individual that can support themselves and married/in a relationship
Psychological Perspective of Adulthood: State of mind rather than event in which an individual has formed an identity and forma relationships are independent from parents and has developed a system of values. Onset of adulthood marked by internal indicators-sense of autonomy, self-control, and personal responsibility
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