Emerging Adulthood
This age range defines young adulthood
What is 18-29 years old?
During young adulthood, physical growth is largely in this condition.
What is complete?
Young adults transition from dependence on family toward this.
What is greater independence?
Name one part of a person's cultural identity.
What are race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or family traditions?
This first-generation college student is featured in the presentation's story about overcoming the odds.
Who is Kayley?
This term describes the life stage between adolescence and full adulthood
What is emerging adulthood?
According to the slides, muscular strength is attained between these ages.
What are ages 25 and 30
These types of relationships and commitments become important during young adulthood.
What are intimate relationships and long-term commitments?
These two types of pressure can influence a young adult's cultural development.
What are family pressure and academic pressure?
Name two mental health challenges discussed in the first-generation college student's story.
What are pressure, loneliness, and stress?
According to the presentation, what are three characteristics of emerging adulthood?
What are identity exploration, instability, and increased independence?
Brain development continues throughout this decade of life.
What are the 20s?
Name two major areas of focus related to education and career establishment.
What are degree majors and entering the workforce?
This factor influences the opportunities, resources, and challenges a young adult experiences.
What is social class?
These resources are mentioned as a way for first-generation college students to receive support.
What are campus resources?
These five questions help describe the experiences of emerging adults: Who am I, where am I going, what am I doing, why am I going, and this final question.
When will it all make sense, and how do I know I'm doing things right?
Name three areas affected by continued brain maturation during young adulthood
What are decision-making, emotional regulation, and risk assessment?
Name two financial or living challenges young adults may face.
What are student loans and housing challenges?
A young adult raised in a traditional household may struggle between respecting family values and pursuing this
What is an independent lifestyle?
Understanding how cultural identities intersect is important because every young adult experiences these differently.
What are challenges?
This developmental task involves figuring out personal values, career choices, relationships, and future goals.
What is identity exploration?
This type of development involves exploring personal values, careers, relationships, and life goals.
What is psychological development?
Name three milestones young adults may be expected to accomplish at the same time.
What are completing higher education, achieving financial independence, and forming stable relationships?
Name two economic barriers that lower-income young adults may experience while attending school.
What are student loan debt and the responsibility of working multiple jobs to support their families?
Why is young adulthood considered a critical life phase for social work intervention?
Because significant life transitions, physiological changes, and social vulnerability during this period may have long-lasting effects on health and social trajectories.