Passage to Adulthood
By Frank F. Furstenberg, Ph.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 17, Number 2, 2010, Pages 3-6, Item# A172-Furstenberg
Today, young people are transitioning to adulthood later in life than they were in the 1960s and 70s. Why has this change occurred and what does it mean for young adults, their families, and the larger society? This article discusses the transition to adulthood from an historical perspective. It then explores the challenges of this later transition for vulnerable youth and discusses a few of the many policy changes which can support them.
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Supporting Youth in the Transition to Adulthood
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 17, Number 2, 2010
In the fairly recent past, youth transitioned into adulthood rather quickly with most completing school, leaving home, entering full-time employment, and starting families by age 25 or so. Today, only a minority complete these transitions by age 30. This issue examines the causes of these changes, as well as what this means for youth and their families. By understanding this process, those who work with youth can better prepare and support them in making a successful transition to adulthood.
This issue also featured these articles:
- Adolescents with Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood: Implications for a Diverse and Multicultural Population, Pages 12-16
- Passage to Adulthood, Pages 3-6
- Supporting Homeless Youth During the Transition to Adulthood: Housing-Based Independent Living Programs, Pages 17-20
- The Benefits and Risks of Adolescent Employment, Pages 8-11
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