1st Edition
Journeys through Emerging Adulthood An Introduction to Development from Ages 18-30 Around the World
PART I: FOUNDATIONS
1. Introduction
2. Cultural and Demographic Variation
PART II: DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES
3. Relations with Parents, "Boomerang Kids," and "Helicopter Parents"
4. Identity
5. Brain, Decision-Making & Risk-Taking
PART III: TRADTIONAL MILESTONES
6. Education in Young Adulthood
7. Careers, Occupations, and Finances
8. Romantic Relationships
9. Becoming a Parent
PART IV: HEALTHY TRANSITIONS TO INVOLVED CITIZENSHIP
10. Mental Health & Substance Use
11. Engagement with Broader Society
12. Government Policies to Regulate and Assist Emerging Adults
13. Conclusion
Biography
Alan Reifman is a Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at Texas Tech University, USA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and was inducted into Texas Tech’s Teaching Academy in 2008, reflecting his skill and commitment in the classroom.
"Alan Reifman’s book is comprehensive, easy to read, and covers almost all the domains one would need to know about to understand emerging adulthood. The breadth of this work is outstanding. This book is a must-read for parents, educators, policy makers, and emerging adults themselves."
Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
"In this book, Dr. Reifman takes us on a journey through emerging adulthood – the developmental processes, cultural variations, and multiple domains of the lives of emerging adults. The book captures the key aspects of the fast-growing research in emerging adulthood in recent decades. As a long-time researcher in emerging adulthood, Dr. Reifman masterfully translates research into this easy-and-fun-to-read book to a broader audience."
Ming Cui Ph.D., Florida State University
