This study uses labeling theory to examine the role that adolescent legal system
involvement may play in initiating a process of social exclusion, leading to higher levels of …

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a challenging time marked by rapid
changes in relational connections, housing status, and academic or work trajectories. We …

This article explores the self-constructions of young adults with mild intellectual disabilities in
talk about their everyday living and how parents and professionals construct young adults …

The achievement of the traditional milestones associated with adulthood within the current
cohort of young adults appears to differ by social class backgrounds, and these differences …

Ces dernières années ont été marquées, en Afrique, dans la foulée des forums sociaux
mondiaux (Porto Alegre en 2001, 2003, 2005; Bamako en 2002; Nairobi en 2007; Dakar en …

In this paper, we identify and discuss several important themes surrounding gender among
millennials in the context of growing inequality covering various topics from college …

Studies focusing on emerging adulthood suggest that young adults from marginalized
populations are more likely to assume adult roles earlier or struggle to assume adult roles …

This study explores the role of income for young people with experience in foster care
transitioning to adulthood. It draws on in-depth structured interviews with eight staff members …

Recent policy changes have increased the availability of independent living services (ILS) to
foster youth aging out of care in the United States. Yet, it is possible that youth who are also …

Background Success in young adulthood marked by independence and exploration is not
universal. Parentification, when young people acquire adult roles before they are …