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}
{"title":"Out-of-Home Care Experiences and Their Influence on the Journey to Adulthood: Insights From Care Leavers in Israel","authors":"Yafit Sulimani-Aidan, Ilay Kovach","doi":"10.1177/21676968241245458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241245458","url":null,"abstract":"In the current qualitative study we explored care leavers’ perceptions of the influence of their out-of-home placement experiences in shaping their lives during the transition to adulthood. Forty-seven care leavers aged 18 to 29, who had been in residential care facilities or foster care, participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed two major themes – (1) participants’ perception of care as an environment that fostered self-improvement and the development of skills including interpersonal skills, and (2) care as a place of belonging and regaining of trust and self-worth – and five sub-themes. In the discussion we address the role of out-of-home placements in relation to life course theory and the developmental tasks of emerging adulthood. Implications for practice include the importance of engaging youth who are in care with future-oriented activities that enhance their readiness for young adulthood.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"130 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140579778","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}
Rebecca B. Smith Hill, Alexander M. Fields, Madeline Castle, Lucas M. Perez, Anthony J. Plotner
{"title":"Exploring the Personal Identity of College Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities","authors":"Rebecca B. Smith Hill, Alexander M. Fields, Madeline Castle, Lucas M. Perez, Anthony J. Plotner","doi":"10.1177/21676968241245752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241245752","url":null,"abstract":"Emerging adulthood is a period of human development ripe for personal identity exploration and a college campus can be a conducive environment for this to take place. Historically, many transition-age adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have been denied access to college, but with the rise in inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs across the country, that is changing. This study uses a combination of semi-structured interviews and photo elicitation discussions with 11 emerging adults enrolled in a southeastern IPSE program to better understand how these individuals understand and express their personal identity as well as the contextual factors contributing to their experiences with personal identity. Using thematic analysis, we uncovered seven salient themes across the data, including a theme related to the complicated nature of the participants’ disability identity.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140579438","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":"A Pivotal Time and Place: University Place Attachment, Childhood Neighborhood Affordances, and Internalizing Symptoms in Emerging Adulthood","authors":"Amber Tan, Marissa A. Rice, Marlen Z. Gonzalez","doi":"10.1177/21676968241240186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241240186","url":null,"abstract":"People-place dynamics matter for well-being and for 69% of emerging adults in the US, the university is a pivotal place at a pivotal time. Research suggests that low childhood neighborhood affordances contribute to internalizing symptoms, but we know less about the impact of the university context. This study asked: how does university place attachment impact internalizing symptoms beyond the effects of childhood neighborhood affordances? Two-hundred and seventy-five university students self-reported on perceived childhood neighborhood affordances, university attachment, and current internalizing symptoms. Higher university attachment coincided with higher perceived neighborhood affordances and lower depression and social anxiety symptoms while controlling for demographic factors and parent-child relationship quality. Further, there was an indirect effect of neighborhood affordances via university attachment on social anxiety, but not depressive symptoms. Findings suggest that university place attachment contributes meaningfully to internalizing symptoms in emerging adulthood and that childhood neighborhood affordances may impact attachment to novel life-spaces.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"270 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140579272","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}
Jan M. Gelech, Jordan Wellsch, Brenan Smith, Kathrina Mazurik, Paris Holt
{"title":"“Overgrown Children” and Where to Find Them: Film Portrayals of Coresiding and Residentially Independent Siblings’ Developmental Maturity","authors":"Jan M. Gelech, Jordan Wellsch, Brenan Smith, Kathrina Mazurik, Paris Holt","doi":"10.1177/21676968241245741","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241245741","url":null,"abstract":"Though young adult coresidence (in which individuals aged 18–35 reside within the family home) is stigmatized in mass media, research has not explored how such depictions relate to understandings of development. We used qualitative content analysis to explore how contemporary Canadian and American films depicted coresiding young adults and their similarly aged, residentially independent siblings with respect to various markers of adulthood. We found that coresiding characters were largely portrayed as developmentally immature both socially (e.g., full-time work) and characterologically (e.g., relational competence). In contrast, residentially independent siblings were overwhelmingly cast as developmentally on time. We argue that these depictions and contrasts reinforce a stigmatized coresider trope, framing the traits and actions of coresiders in terms of atypical development and attributing this living arrangement to individual faults. Implications for social attitudes and the wellbeing of emerging adults are discussed.","PeriodicalId":47330,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Adulthood","volume":"75 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140602689","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}