Experimentation During Emerging Adulthood: A Qualitative Analysis
Dworkin, Jodi Beth
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Description
Title
Experimentation During Emerging Adulthood: A Qualitative Analysis
Author(s)
Dworkin, Jodi Beth
Issue Date
2002
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Larson, Reed W.
Department of Study
Human Resources and Family Studies
Discipline
Human Resources and Family Studies
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Sociology, Individual and Family Studies
Language
eng
Abstract
In sum, students described a purposeful process of experimentation that was consistent across behavioral domains. However, each behavioral domain provided unique opportunities for learning. Thus, from the perspective of emerging adults, substance use, alcohol use, and sexual activity, which have typically been identified as negative risk-taking, may afford youth positive developmental opportunities. These findings have many implications for research and for outreach with both youth and families.
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