A comparison of identity and intimacy statuses in college students and alumni.

Abstract

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Emerging adulthood: A theory of development from the late teens through the twenties.

“…If adolescence is the period from ages 10 to 18 and emerging adulthood is the period from (roughly) ages 18 to 25, most identity exploration takes place in emerging adulthood rather than adolescence. Although research on identity formation has focused mainly on adolescence, this research has shown that identity achievement has rarely been reached by the end of high school (Montemayor, Brown, & Adams, 1985;Waterman, 1982) and that identity development continues through the late teens and the twenties (Valde, 1996;Whitbourne & Tesch, 1985).…”

Rites of Passage in Emerging Adulthood: Perspectives of Young Mormons

“…Research has shown that identity development continues through the late teens and twenties (Valde, 1996;Whitbourne and Tesch, 1985). Therefore, one of the most notable features of emerging adulthood is the opportunity it provides for identity explorations in the areas of love, work, and worldviews (Arnett, 2000).…”

Reentry of Young Offenders from the Justice System

“…They are expected to be independent and know how to set and achieve personal goals that are meaningful to them (see, e.g., Greenberger & Sorensen, 1974). Although it is not expected that these tasks are completed by the end of adolescence (Valde, 1996;Whitbourne & Tesch, 1985), it is expected that adolescents make significant headway in each of the three domains before they move into their early adult years (Erikson, 1959(Erikson, /1980) (see Appendix).…”