Emerging adults (approximately 18 to 25 years of age) experience heightened self-
exploration regarding their beliefs and values, including those concerning religiosity and …

This article draws on extant research from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, and
economics to identify linkages between individual, family, community, and structural factors …

Young adults are in an important transition period from financially depending on their
parents to becoming financially independent. The purpose of this study was to identify …

Young adults commonly exit from and return to the parental home, yet few studies have
examined the motivation behind these exits and returns using a life course framework. Using …

Longitudinal data from the Y outh D evelopment S tudy are used to examine (1) how young
people establish work with self‐identified career potential and how these patterns are linked …

Studies of career development highlight the importance of finding a good “fit” between
individual values, needs, and abilities and the experiences and rewards to be found in …

Contemporary youth typically experience considerable floundering and uncertainty in their
transition from school to work. This article examines patterns of schooling and working …

For many African American youth, the joint influences of economic and racial
marginalization render the transition to stable adult roles challenging. We have gained much …

Rising economic insecurity at the turn of the 21st century made Americans increasingly
vulnerable to financial distress. Studies of bankruptcy records show that personal hardships …

How do you tell the difference between a “good kid” and a “potential thug”? In Dangerous or
Endangered?, Jennifer Tilton considers the ways in which children are increasingly viewed …