Eric E. Sevareid, Wendy D. Manning, Monica A. Longmore, Peggy C. Giordano
{"title":"The Relevance of Marriage Plans for Cohabiting Emerging Adults’ Psychological Well-Being: Considering Economic Security and Relationship Quality","authors":"Eric E. Sevareid, Wendy D. Manning, Monica A. Longmore, Peggy C. Giordano","doi":"10.1177/21676968241252189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241252189","url":null,"abstract":"Family researchers have considered the presence of marriage plans to distinguish between non-marital cohabiting unions. We assess, in the context of emerging adulthood, whether marriage plans differentiate between cohabitors in terms of psychological well-being. Analyzing data from the Toledo Adolescent Relationships Study (TARS), we examined associations for depressive and anxiety symptoms in a sample of 300 emerging adult cohabitors. We also compared cohabitors with 216 married emerging adults (total N = 516). We also assessed relationship quality and economic security as possible confounding factors. Results suggested that cohabitors without marriage plans experienced more frequent anxiety and depressive symptoms. However, significant associations did not remain in multivariable models, particularly when considering economic security. Findings indicate that marriage plans may be inadequate for differentiating between cohabitors’ well-being. We find that economic security and discrete relationship quality measures better explain differences than marriage plans. These findings add to burgeoning research on cohabitation in emerging adulthood.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141193142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unequally Indebted: Debt by Education, Race, and Ethnicity and the, Accumulation of Inequality in Emerging Adulthood","authors":"Rachel E. Dwyer, Laura M. DeMarco","doi":"10.1177/21676968241241560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241241560","url":null,"abstract":"Emerging adults in the U.S. face significant economic uncertainty during the early life course. Economic uncertainties grew in the 2000s, especially for the Millennial cohort. Access to credit can be a resource to manage the instability that characterizes emerging adulthood. However, debt can also become a burden, making credit like a “double-edged sword.” We study inequality in debt holding for five debt types that provide distinct resources and burdens, including mortgages, car loans, student loans, credit cards, and other debts to businesses. We analyze the extent to which the Millennial cohort accumulated unequal debts by the end of emerging adulthood using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, 1997 Cohort. We find strikingly unequal debt holding by education, race/ethnicity, and education-by-race/ethnicity for Millennial emerging adults. We conclude that policies and programs that support emerging adult financial wellbeing will be crucial for healthy development and reduced inequalities during this life course stage.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141193104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthijs Fakkel, Susan Branje, Wilma A. M. Vollebergh, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens, Margot Peeters
{"title":"Intergenerational Upward and Downward Social Mobility: The Role of Intelligence, Effortful Control, Assertiveness, and Peer Competence in Early Adolescence","authors":"Matthijs Fakkel, Susan Branje, Wilma A. M. Vollebergh, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens, Margot Peeters","doi":"10.1177/21676968241257585","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241257585","url":null,"abstract":"Relatively little is known about which competencies adolescents need to experience intergenerational social mobility. We investigated if intelligence, effortful control, assertiveness, and peer competence at age 11 was associated with upward or downward mobility at age 26, utilizing data from the TRAILS study ( N = 2229; age<jats:sub>T1</jats:sub> = 11.1 ( SD = 0.55); 50.8% girls). Results from our multinomial logistic regressions indicate that intelligence and effortful control, but not social competencies, are associated with upward mobility. Only intelligence was associated with downward mobility. Having dissimilar levels of competence than peers with the same parental SES was more important for social mobility than having similar competencies as peers with the same young adulthood SES. Social mobility thus happens primarily based on competence. However, given the importance of genetic predispositions and socioeconomic environment for intelligence and effortful control, and the limited appreciation of alternative competencies, social mobility remains to some extent unmeritocratic.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141193204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Personality and Resilience in a Jarring Time: Self-Compassion and Hope before and During COVID Disruptions","authors":"Jordan A. Booker, Chloe L. Johnson","doi":"10.1177/21676968241257000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241257000","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has been a widespread and persistent stressor for emerging adults. Personality differences could inform resilience in the face of this pandemic. Using data from multiple college adult samples measured before and during impacts of COVID, we addressed how differences in hope and self-compassion (a) were related to well-being and mental health; (b) could differ given timing of COVID impacts, and (c) showed interactions with COVID timing. Both self-compassion and hope were broadly related with well-being and mental health concerns. Students endorsed lower hope once COVID was impacting daily life. COVID timing moderated the relations of self-compassion with well-being and mental health concerns. Self-compassion showed stronger positive relations with flourishing and thriving during COVID impacts, as well as stronger negative relations with depressive symptoms as students returned to in-person activities during COVID. Findings reinforce the importance of individual differences for resilience with real-world, chronic stressors for emerging adults.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141148585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erin E. Wood, Michael M. Criss, Jennifer Byrd-Craven
{"title":"Additive and Moderating Effect of Parents and Friends on Health and Behavior Outcomes During Emerging Adulthood","authors":"Erin E. Wood, Michael M. Criss, Jennifer Byrd-Craven","doi":"10.1177/21676968241252473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241252473","url":null,"abstract":"Relationships with parents and friends may work together to increase the risk of adjustment problems in emerging adulthood. However, it is still undetermined if social relationships act in an additive (i.e., serve as unique predictors) or moderating (i.e., interact with other predictors) fashion. In a cross-sectional sample of 859 female college students ( M<jats:sub> age</jats:sub> = 19.53, SD = 1.49; 73.9% White) from a large university in the south-central United States, we assessed how parents and best friends impact emerging adult internalizing symptoms, risky behavior, and health problems. We found that low levels of best friend risky behavior attenuated the links between father-emerging adult relationship quality and risky behavior and internalizing symptoms, and high levels of father-emerging adult relationship quality magnified the association between mother-emerging adult relations and internalizing symptoms. Ultimately, these results indicate that relationships with parents and friends served as additive or unique predictors of emerging adult health and behavior.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140932329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jessica A. Heerde, Jennifer A. Bailey, Barbara J. McMorris, George C. Patton, Susan M. Sawyer, John W. Toumbourou
{"title":"Predictors of Housing Insecurity in Young Adulthood","authors":"Jessica A. Heerde, Jennifer A. Bailey, Barbara J. McMorris, George C. Patton, Susan M. Sawyer, John W. Toumbourou","doi":"10.1177/21676968241253878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241253878","url":null,"abstract":"Housing insecurity is concerning at any age, but the prevalence and predictors of young adult housing insecurity are poorly described. Multivariable regression analyses using cross-national longitudinal data from a population-based sample tested prospective associations between various adolescent predictors and young adult housing insecurity. Participants from Washington State (United States) and Victoria (Australia) were surveyed at ages 13, 14 and 15 (2002–2004) and 25 and 29 years (2014–15, 2018–19; N = 1945; 46% female). The prevalence of housing insecurity was 9%. Multivariable predictors of housing insecurity included living in Washington State, antisocial behavior, a history of school suspension, and academic underachievement. School suspension was more strongly related to insecure housing in Washington State than in Victoria. Future analyses should explore state policy differences and risk and protective processes within social-ecological contexts to identify population-level modifiable upstream risk factors for housing insecurity that can be targeted earlier in the life course.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140932330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ellie G. Maly, Petal L. Grower, Sandra A. Graham-Bermann
{"title":"Emerging Adult Mental Health Resource Access, Use, and Sufficiency During COVID-19","authors":"Ellie G. Maly, Petal L. Grower, Sandra A. Graham-Bermann","doi":"10.1177/21676968241253308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241253308","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose While Emerging Adults (EAs) report the highest rates of psychopathology, age-related barriers to access and use of mental health resources (MHR) leave many EAs to struggle. Contextualized within the COVID-19 pandemic, the present study explores factors related to EAs’ perceptions of access, use, and sufficiency of MHR. Method Four hundred twenty-three EAs enrolled in post-secondary education at the onset of the pandemic were recruited for an online survey. An age-related COVID questionnaire and multiple empirically validated measures were used to assess mental health status and MHR use throughout the pandemic. Results Those who reported Reduced or Eliminated Access to MHR during the pandemic were likely to have experienced at least one Change in Residence. Reduced or Eliminated Access to MHR and higher levels of depression accounted for the greatest variance in MHR Sufficiency. Conclusion This study underscores the importance of efforts to expand access to MHR amongst EAs.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"102 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140932612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew D. Napier, Gavin R. Slemp, Dianne A. Vella-Brodrick
{"title":"Life Crafting and Self-Determination: An Intervention to Help Emerging Adults Create an Authentic and Meaningful Life","authors":"Andrew D. Napier, Gavin R. Slemp, Dianne A. Vella-Brodrick","doi":"10.1177/21676968241252196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241252196","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we expand on the concept of life crafting and discuss how a life crafting intervention may be useful for emerging adults to help them live a more meaningful and authentic life. Combining self-determination, meaning-making, and life crafting theories, we propose an intervention that involves five components: values exploration, intrinsic interests, contribution to others, a coherent life narrative, and self-concordant goal-setting. First, we discuss the two conceptualisations of life crafting in the literature to date. Second, we explore the eudaimonic philosophy of self-determination theory and how this serves to guide the intervention. Finally, we propose our life crafting intervention and discuss how the components may be delivered to emerging adults to foster more meaning, authenticity, and psychological need satisfaction. Similarities and differences with other programs of research are discussed, as well as the unique contribution of this life crafting intervention.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"138 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140932389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Emotion Efficacy Scale – 2 in a Sample of Turkish Emerging Adults","authors":"Funda Bozkurt, R. Bilge Uzun, Aprilia West","doi":"10.1177/21676968241247878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241247878","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Emotion Efficacy Scale – 2 (EES2) among 763 emerging adults. To examine the factor structure of the Turkish version of the EES2, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted. EFA revealed a one-factor solution. After implementing some modifications, CFA of the one-factor structure demonstrated adequate model fit indices and good internal consistencies. Two items were removed from the scale due to a low factor loading and a low item total correlation coefficient. Correlational analyses supported the criterion validity of the Turkish EES2 with relations to emotion regulation difficulties, acceptance and action, and valued action in expected directions. Furthermore, test-retest reliability indicated good reliability of the scale. Overall, the results revealed that the 8-item Turkish EES2 is a promising measurement tool that can be used by researchers and mental health practitioners.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"62 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140579194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Turkish Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Relationship Mindfulness Measure in an Emerging Adult Sample","authors":"Nureda Taşkesen, Funda Barutçu Yıldırım","doi":"10.1177/21676968241246302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241246302","url":null,"abstract":"While latest research has accepted the importance of mindfulness in mental health, its role in interpersonal well-being receives less attention, including the necessary measurement tools. This study aimed to translate the Relationship Mindfulness Measure (RMM) into Turkish and explore its psychometric properties with unmarried Turkish emerging adults. A total of 191 university students (age range 18–29, M = 22.90, SD = 2.78) in committed romantic relationships participated in this study. The convergent validity analysis revealed a positive relation of RMM with trait mindfulness ( r = .47, p < .001) and a negative relation with negative affect ( r = −.21, p = .05). Internal and test-retest reliability of RMM was acceptable ( α = .78, r = .67). The unidimensional factor structure of 5-item RMM was supported, and no common method variance was observed. Overall, findings indicated that Turkish RMM is a valid and reliable measure to assess emerging adults’ relationship mindfulness.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"97 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140579273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}