Emerging adulthood: A theory of development from the late teens through the twenties.

Arnett, Jeffrey Jensen

doi:10.1037/0003-066x.55.5.469

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“…Although this is a slight increase from Fall related behaviors during this time period because it is during these early adult years that people are forming lifetime habits. During the late teens through early twenties, people are going through major changes, including transitioning to becoming responsible for their selves and making independent decisions and establishing life structure (Arnett, 2000). Effective interventions improving these behaviors in young adults may reduce the development of chronic disease in the future.…”

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The Effect of Goal Setting on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Physical Activity Level in a Web-Based Intervention

O'Donnell

Greene

Blissmer

2014

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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The Effect of Goal Setting on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Physical Activity Level in a Web-Based Intervention

O'Donnell

Greene

Blissmer

2014

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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“…One of the hallmarks of the transition to college is the increased role of self-knowledge in the day-to-day life of an individual [Arnett, 2000[Arnett, , 2004Masten et al, 2004]. Selfknowledge, in the form of awareness of one's thoughts and feelings as well as the ability to integrate these with the thoughts and feelings of others, forms the foundation of advanced sociocognitive skills [Adolphs, 2003], skills that undoubtedly play a role in the ability to adapt to the changes in environment that accompany the first year of college.…”

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“…Between the ages of 18 and 25, most young adults move away from their parents or guardians and become self supported for the first time [Cohen et al, 2003]. Marked shifts in the romantic relationships, risk-taking behavior, insight, and worldviews of young adults have been well documented during this time [Arnett, 2000]. Such research has demonstrated convincingly that a person continues to mature behaviorally between the ages of 18 and 25; however, changes in brain structure accompanying this period of development have remained unclear.…”

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Anatomical changes in the emerging adult brain: A voxel‐based morphometry study

Bennett¹,

Baird²

2005

Human Brain Mapping

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Abstract:Research has consistently confirmed changes occur in brain morphometry between adolescence and adulthood. The purpose of the present study was to explore anatomical change during a specific environmental transition. High-resolution T1-weighted structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were acquired from 19 participants (mean age at initial scan ϭ 18.6 years) during their freshman year. Scans were completed during the fall term and 6 months later before the conclusion of the school year. Voxel-based morphometry was used to assess within-subject change. Significant intensity increases were observed along the right midcingulate, inferior anterior cingulate gyrus, right caudate head, right posterior insula, and bilateral claustrum. Regional changes were not observed in two control groups; one controlling for method and another controlling for age-specific change over time. The results suggest that significant age-related changes in brain structure continue after the age of 18 and may represent dynamic changes related to new environmental challenges. Findings from the regions of change are discussed in the context of specific environmental demands during a period of normative maturation. Hum Brain Mapp 27: 766 -777, 2006.

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“…A primary milestone for youth is the transition out of high school into training and education for a future occupation. This typically overlaps with the transition into emerging adulthood (i.e., ages 18 -25), a developmental stage in which one gains increasing independence, acquires more responsibility, and forms an identity that will likely endure throughout adulthood (16). The decisions and actions that occur during this time can affect income levels and occupational achievement across the lifespan (17).…”

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Educational and occupational outcomes among young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Gerhardt¹,

McGoron²,

Vannatta³

et al. 2008

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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Objective. To examine educational and occupational outcomes among young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and peers during the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood. Methods. Families were recruited when children with JIA were 8 -14 years old. At that time, each child with JIA was matched to a classmate of similar age, sex, and race for inclusion in a comparison group. For the current followup (12.64 years postdiagnosis), 45 participants with JIA, 46 peers, and their parents completed questionnaires soon after the young person's 18th birthday. Disease type and severity were rated by health care providers. Results. Young adults with JIA and peers were similar on a variety of factors, including family background, scholastic and occupational self-concept, and academic competence. The proportion of participants who graduated from high school, were working, and expressed plans to attend postsecondary education or seek employment was similar between groups. Disease type, initial severity, and time since diagnosis were generally not associated with indices of educational and occupational attainment. Conclusion. Despite the challenge of having a chronic illness, young adults with JIA were similar to peers on numerous educational and occupational outcomes during the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood. Interventions to assist academic or occupational functioning may not be necessary for all children with JIA, but additional research is needed to identify subgroups at risk for long-term difficulties.

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Emerging adulthood: A theory of development from the late teens through the twenties.

Cited by 13,298 publications

References 33 publications

The Effect of Goal Setting on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Physical Activity Level in a Web-Based Intervention

The Effect of Goal Setting on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Physical Activity Level in a Web-Based Intervention

Anatomical changes in the emerging adult brain: A voxel‐based morphometry study

Educational and occupational outcomes among young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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