Journeys Through Emerging Adulthood

Journeys through Emerging Adulthood takes the reader on a tour of contemporary transitions to adulthood, reporting on the latest cross-national and cross-cultural research into young adulthood and separating fact from fiction about this important life phase.

Alan Reifman is a Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at Texas Tech University, USA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and was inducted into Texas Tech's Teaching Academy in 2008, reflecting his skill and commitment in the classroom.

PART I: FOUNDATIONS 1. Introduction 2. Cultural and Demographic Variation PART II: DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES 3. Relations with Parents, "Boomerang Kids," and "Helicopter Parents" 4. Identity 5. Brain, Decision-Making & Risk-Taking PART III: TRADTIONAL MILESTONES 6. Education in Young Adulthood 7. Careers, Occupations, and Finances 8. Romantic Relationships 9. Becoming a Parent PART IV: HEALTHY TRANSITIONS TO INVOLVED CITIZENSHIP 10. Mental Health & Substance Use 11. Engagement with Broader Society 12. Government Policies to Regulate and Assist Emerging Adults 13. Conclusion