The new life stage of emerging adulthood at ages 18–29 years: implications for mental health

Arnett, Jeffrey Jensen; Žukauskienė, Rita; Sugimura, Kazumi

doi:10.1016/s2215-0366(14)00080-7

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“…The age group of emergent adulthood is broadly defined as the 18-29 year age group in industrialized countries (Arnett 2000;Arnett et al 2014). Arnett (2000) suggested that emergent adulthood is a time for change and discovery and is an important age range for scholarly attention.…”

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“…Taking into consideration previous empirical findings and contemporary research recommendations, the present study adopts the Risk and Resilience Framework (RRF) in examining IGD among emergent adult MMO gamers (Anderson et al 2016;Arnett et al 2014;Arnett 2000). Resilience is defined as the combination of aspects and experience (i.e., protective factors and resources) that allow an individual to be unaffected by something problematic (Masten 2001).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Internet Gaming Disorder Behaviors in Emergent Adulthood: a Pilot Study Examining the Interplay Between Anxiety and Family Cohesion

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Stavropoulos

Burleigh

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Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Understanding risk and protective factors associated with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been highlighted as a research priority by the American Psychiatric Association, (2013). The present study focused on the potential IGD risk effect of anxiety and the buffering role of family cohesion on this association. A sample of emerging adults all of whom were massively multiplayer online (MMO) gamers (18-29 years) residing in Australia were assessed longitudinally (face-to-face: N = 61, M age = 23.02 years, SD = 3.43) and crosssectionally (online: N = 64, M age = 23.34 years, SD = 3

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Section: Emergent Adulthoodmentioning

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Section: Risk and Resilience Framework (Rrf)mentioning

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Internet Gaming Disorder Behaviors in Emergent Adulthood: a Pilot Study Examining the Interplay Between Anxiety and Family Cohesion

Adams

Stavropoulos

Burleigh

et al. 2018

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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“…Regarding the differences, in simplest terms it may be argued that people with schizophrenia place more emphasis on traditions, reflected in a greater acceptance of the customs and ideas that traditional culture or religion provide, in conjunction with a decreased interest in change. Of course, this is at odds with the expectations of emerging adulthood (that is, 18 to 29 years old), 31 a time period routinely characterized by considerable change, as people seek vocational goals and independence, and do not yet subscribe to a set of beliefs or even behaviours. 32 Strengths of our study include the case-control design, inclusion of a homogeneous patient sample in terms of criteria for remission, and the choice of values scale, which has been used extensively in the general population.…”

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Values in First-Episode Schizophrenia

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Objective: Functional impairment continues to represent a major challenge in schizophrenia. Surprisingly, patients with schizophrenia report a level of happiness comparable with control subjects, even in the face of the prominent functional deficits, a finding at odds with evidence indicating a positive relation between happiness and level of functioning. In attempting to reconcile these findings, we chose to examine the issue of values, defined as affectively infused criteria or motivational goals used to select and justify actions, people, and the self, as values are related to both happiness and functioning.Methods: Fifty-six first-episode patients in remission and 56 healthy control subjects completed happiness and values measures. Statistical analyses included correlations, analysis of variance, structural equation modelling, and smallest space analysis. Results:Results indicated that patients with schizophrenia placed significantly greater priority on the value dimensions of Tradition (P = 0.02) and Power (P = 0.03), and significantly less priority on Self-direction (P = 0.007) and Stimulation, (P = 0.008).Conclusions: Essentially, people with schizophrenia place more emphasis on the customs and ideas that traditional culture or religion provide in conjunction with a decreased interest in change, which is at odds with the expectations of early adulthood. This value difference could be related to functional deficits. To this point, we have assumed that people hold to the same values that guided them before the illness' onset, but this may not be the case. Our study indicates that values differ in people with schizophrenia, compared with control subjects, even early in the illness and in the face of symptomatic remission. W W W Les valeurs au premier épisode de schizophrénieObjectif : La déficience fonctionnelle représente encore une difficulté majeure de la schizophrénie. Étonnamment, les patients souffrant de schizophrénie déclarent un niveau de bonheur comparable à celui des sujets témoins, même devant des déficits fonctionnels proéminents, un résultat qui ne cadre pas avec les données probantes indiquant une relation positive entre le bonheur et le niveau de fonctionnement. Dans une tentative de concilier ces résultats, nous avons choisi d'examiner la question des valeurs, définies comme étant des critères imprégnés affectivement ou des buts motivationnels servant à choisir et à justifier des actions, des gens, et le soi, parce que les valeurs sont liées tant au bonheur qu'au fonctionnement. Méthodes :Cinquante-six patients en rémission du premier épisode et 56 sujets témoins en santé ont répondu à des mesures du bonheur et des valeurs. Les analyses statistiques comprenaient les corrélations, l'analyse de variance, la modélisation par équation structurelle, et l'analyse du plus petit espace.

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“…Whereas past generations identified themselves by their work, now change and transformation characterize people's careers (Bland & Roberts-Pittman, 2014). This shift causes emerging adults to search for meaningful work and prolong decision-making, evidenced not only by an increased time in college but also by decreased job tenure (Arnett et al, 2014;Mortimer, Zimmer-Gembeck, Holmes, & Shanahan, 2002;Murphy, Blustein, Bohlig, & Platt, 2010). The statistics support emerging adults' disillusionment with work as they seek out meaningful jobs that fit their identity and must confront unfulfilled expectations as they search for meaningful work (Arnett, 2007;Clark University, 2015;Mortimer et al, 2002;Murphy et al, 2010).…”

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“…Emerging adults, those ages 18 through 29, face endless possibilities as they transition to adulthood, but in the process, some feel paralyzed by the unknowns, experiencing mental health problems, such as depression, loneliness, high stress, and engagement in high-risk behaviors (Arnett, 2007;Arnett & Schwab, 2012;Kenny & Sirin, 2006). In particular, one of emerging adults' most significant struggles is how to make career decisions and find meaningful work (Arnett, 2007;Arnett, Žukauskienė, & Sugimura, 2014). A concept that addresses this stage of identity exploration is that of a career calling, defined as a meaningful approach to work with a desire to serve a greater good (Hall & Chandler, 2005).…”

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Career calling in emerging adult Christian females : a narrative analysis

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As emerging adults transition to adulthood, a significant struggle is how to find meaningful work. Emerging adults' career decisions influence both their personal well-being and the greater occupational landscape, and those who can articulate a purpose for their career are better positioned to navigate the changing world of work. A concept that addresses this stage of identity exploration is that of a career calling, defined as putting one's purpose into action to benefit others. Calling is a dynamic construct that is experiential, and this study utilized narrative research to understand emerging adult Christian females' experiences of developing a career calling. From the participants' career calling stories, a meta-narrative emerged. First, opportunities to enact innate identities and explore career options from a young age guided the participants toward initial career decisions. Then during their journeys into adulthood, each participant experienced a turning point event, categorized as either a trauma, tragedy, or transition. The participants responded to these events by: (1) Rethinking their situations, (2) Reaffirming their career paths, (3) Engaging in relationships, and (4) Realigning their lives around their values. This process resulted in a clarification of their callings, which they defined as (1) intentional, (2) an investment in others, (3) rooted in identity, and (4) a response to their faith beliefs. Lastly, the participants demonstrated agency and adaptability as they envisioned the future of their callings. Overall, these findings provide a framework for schools, universities, and organizations to design interventions to guide their students or employees toward developing a calling.

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The new life stage of emerging adulthood at ages 18–29 years: implications for mental health

Cited by 1,100 publications

References 27 publications

Internet Gaming Disorder Behaviors in Emergent Adulthood: a Pilot Study Examining the Interplay Between Anxiety and Family Cohesion

Internet Gaming Disorder Behaviors in Emergent Adulthood: a Pilot Study Examining the Interplay Between Anxiety and Family Cohesion

Values in First-Episode Schizophrenia

Career calling in emerging adult Christian females : a narrative analysis

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