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Models of developmental regulation in emerging adulthood and links to symptomatology
Author(s) -
Skaletz Christian,
SeiffgeKrenke Inge
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
new directions for child and adolescent development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.628
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1534-8687
pISSN - 1520-3247
DOI - 10.1002/cd.282
Subject(s) - psychology , normative , developmental psychology , educational attainment , early adulthood , young adult , adult development , german , longitudinal study , adolescent development , independence (probability theory) , philosophy , statistics , mathematics , archaeology , epistemology , economics , history , economic growth
This contribution deals with theoretical conceptualizations and empirical research analyzing young adults' activity in reaching normative developmental goals in emerging adulthood. It explores whether establishing a stable relationship, starting a career, and achieving residential independence are still important developmental goals now as compared to earlier decades, and how emerging adults strive to achieve them. Findings, based on a longitudinal study of 146 German emerging adults, support the model of adjustment, with developmental goals being adjusted to changes in attainment. Finally, our findings indicate that focusing, selecting, and sequencing of developmental goals during emerging adulthood is adaptive for a healthy transition. © Wiley Periodicals, Inc.