Open AccessAn exploratory qualitative study of life trajectories from preschool-age to young adulthood: Identifying early biologic sensitivity, facing challenges and moving forward
Author(s) -
Abbey Alkon,
Boyce Wt,
Amanda Shulman,
Rehm Rs
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
advances in pediatric research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2385-4529
DOI - 10.24105/apr.2018.5.8
Subject(s) - exploratory research , thematic analysis , developmental psychology , psychology , life course approach , young adult , psychological resilience , vulnerability (computing) , qualitative research , reactivity (psychology) , cohort study , life satisfaction , gerontology , clinical psychology , medicine , social psychology , social science , alternative medicine , computer security , pathology , sociology , anthropology , computer science
This exploratory qualitative study explored the life experiences of young adults who participated in a cohort study in their child care center 26 years ago.The purpose of the study was to: (1) Describe the life trajectories of study participants who exhibited the extremes of high or low cardiovascular reactivity during their preschool ages. (2) Identify the life courses, processes, or outcomes for these young adults. (3) Describe exemplar cases of children with high and low reactivity who illustrated patterns of resilience or vulnerability.