Theory of Emerging AdulthoodJeffery Arnett

Jeffery Arnett

When?

The Theory of emerging Adulthood came about with its earliest work found in 1996

HOWEVER

Jeffrey Arnett’s textbook on the Theory was published in 2000

Where?

Key Elements of the Theory

How is this Theory a Separate and Distinct Stage

What Makes Emerging Adulthood Different?

What is the Importance of the Theory?

Relevance?

It is relevant in today’s society and it is relevant to people our age.

TermsTerms DefinitionsSemi-autonomous Young adults who move in

and out of the parental home

Distinct Stage Stage between adolescence and adulthood. Past adolescence those who were no longer children but not yet adults. Present not accepted adult roles yet no longer adolescence

When exploring one’s identity 3 main areas must be looked at:

Love/relationshipWork

World views

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