Contexts · 2004 · 287 citations · 5 references
EducationHuman DevelopmentPsychologyAdolescent DevelopmentAdult DevelopmentDevelopmental PsychologyAdolescent GrowthCareer DevelopmentCareer ReadinessRole TransitionTransition To AdulthoodWork DevelopmentAdolescence-to-adulthood TransitionEmerging Adulthood TransitionEmerging AdultsTransition Planning To AdulthoodTransitions To EmploymentYoung AdulthoodYouth Transition To AdulthoodYouth Transition To Work
In the past several decades, a new life stage has emerged: early adulthood. No longer adolescents, but not yet ready to assume the full responsibilities of an adult, many young people are caught between needing to learn advanced job skills and depending on their family to support them during the transition.
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