Understanding Emerging Adulthood

Who is Jeffrey Jensen Arnett?

• A medical doctor

• A high school teacher

• A research professor in Psychology

• A professional athlete

What percentage of people in their twenties move back home at least once?

• 40%

• 20%

• 80%

• 60%

What is emerging adulthood?

• A psychological disorder

• A new educational curriculum

• A medical condition

• A stage between adolescence and young adulthood

Is emerging adulthood a phenomenon only observed in North America?

• Yes, exclusively

• No, it's global

• Only in Europe

• Only in Asian countries

What is a common misconception about emerging adults according to their grandparents?

• They are lazy

• They are financially independent

• They are highly responsible

• They are overachievers

What major economic shift contributed to the rise of emerging adulthood?

• From agriculture to manufacturing

• From manufacturing to information and services

• From retail to technology

• From construction to education

Why do some emerging adults move back home?

• To invest in real estate

• To care for aging parents

• For the comfort and financial ease

• To start a business

Why is it important to understand the phase of emerging adulthood?

• To foster better relationships

• To improve economic policies

• All of the above

• To enhance educational systems

"Well I would say it's a new life _____ that's in between adolescence and adulthood"

But that kind of depends on Mom and Dad's ______, doesn't it?