Emerging adulthood is increasingly recognised as a distinct developmental period, characterised by prolonged exploration and the gradual assumption of adult roles. This phase, typically spanning the ...

Osaka, Japan — For people in their late 20s, “Your job doesn’t define you” is likely an unconvincing cliché. Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have unveiled critical insights into the ...

For many emerging adults, graduating high school and/or starting college is the first time in life in which seemingly all aspects of life can change. Moving out of the home, finding new friends, ...

Source: Columbia Pictures Within emerging adulthood, individuals have the opportunity to learn about themselves while being exposed to a myriad of peers with varying identities. This time allows one ...

Study uncovers how friendships shape the happiness of single emerging adults, offering new insights into well-being and the impact of social connections. Study: Heterogeneity in happiness: A latent ...

Adolescence represents a pivotal period in which individuals integrate personal and social dimensions of their identities. This phase is characterised by a dynamic interplay between cognitive, ...