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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Theory of Emerging Adulthood"”.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR NEWLY EMANCIPATED FOSTER YOUTH
… macro system responsible for ensuring the safety of children within particular parameters, which, in some cases, results in the removal of these individuals from their family of origin. Research has explored the short- and long-term effects of this disruption in hopes of improving the ability of …
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Predicting Socioeconomic Success and Mental Health Outcomes for Young Adults who Dropped out of College
This dissertation is comprised of two studies that both aimed to understand the population of young adults who dropped out of college. Life course theory and the theory of emerging adulthood were used to create the theoretical foundation for the studies. The first study explored how students who …
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International students living with aunts and uncles: a narrative multiple case study
… not specifically explored the role and impact of local extended relatives on this student population. The purpose of this study was to learn the stories of international students’ lived experience residing with aunts and uncles while studying at higher education institutions in the United …
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Screening for Balance: The Relationship between Overparenting, Parental Autonomy Control, Low Self Efficacy, and Social Media Addiction Among Emerging Adults
… among American adults. While the impact of the rise of social media platforms is ubiquitous, researchers revealed that emerging adults (individuals between 18 and 29 years of age) are more vulnerable to social media addiction than other populations. Theories and research have suggested …
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Parental Involvement during the College Transition: Trajectories and Associations with Academic Success, Well-Being, and Individuation
Guided by the developmental theory of emerging adulthood (Arnett, 2004) and life course theory (Elder, 1984), the goals of the current study were to investigate changes in parent involvement, changes in student outcomes, and links between changes in involvement and student outcomes across the first …
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Exploring the role of context in emerging adults' experiences of occupational possibilities and occupational choice in a community in the Western Cape: a narrative inquiry
… linked to people's occupations. Many emerging adults within the Western Cape, South Africa, are experiencing numerous social, economic, and educational challenges which may constrain their occupational engagement and negatively influence their transition into adulthood. Understanding …