Emerging Adulthood
Name two ways that parents can help provide co-regulation for emerging adults
Must answer with any two of the following:
Provide an ongoing warm, supportive relationship
Provide comfort and empathy during times of strong emotion; prompt and support coping strategies
Support long-term goal achievement by encouraging effective planning, awareness of consequences, and task completion activities
Share perspectives and provide coaching for complex problem-solving and decision-making
Ultimately, allow space for them to make their own decisions and experience the consequences of those decisions
(Rosanbalm & Murray, 2017)
Does the parent-child relationship have an impact on wellbeing in adulthood?
Yes
(Rothwell & Davoodi, 2024)
What is parentification according to the Cleveland Clinic?
When parents (perhaps because of conflict or major life changes) have their child/children take on responsibility that is not developmentally appropriate for their age.
(Cleveland Clinic, 2024)
What are some health benefits that come with being a grandparent?
Fight off depression symptoms
Encouraging physical activity
Helping the main stay sharp
(Fuller et al., 2022)
What are the four parental discipline profiles found during emerging adulthood, according to the article “Parental Discipline During Emerging Adulthood: A Person-Centered Approach”?
Approving, abusive, disappointment, and distant
(McKinney et al., 2022)
How does the way that parent-child relationships are viewed shift during adulthood?
There becomes more than just one perception of the relationship overall. Instead, there is a perception from the point of view of the child, and the perceptions from the points of view of the parents.
(Thornton et al., 1995)
Explain how early-life parent-child relationships may impact adult children’s relationship with their parents in later life.
They are more likely to take care of their unpartnered parents in older adulthood, especially in times of need.
(Lin & Wu, 2018)
What can we take away from socioemotional selectivity theory regarding older adults?
Older adults become more selective in their friendships as they age. In turn, this may make friendships more important than family relationships in older adulthood
(Lazzara, 2023)
Is it possible to change the attachment styles that have been formed during early parent child interactions?
Yes
(Cleveland Clinic, 2023)
What is nonviolent communication with children?
Communication that is honest, respectful, and compassionate. Parents not getting frustrated with their children, but aiming to understand them.
(Hart & Hodson, 2007)
Why is the midlife stage in the life of a parent complex? What is it characterized by?
It is characterized by many things: changes in development, changes in personal life, and changes in family life.
(Cohen, 2015)
What are some common sources of conflict between adult children and their older adulthood parents?
Memory changes, driving issues, finances, living arrangements, type of care
(Caruso, 2024)
What are the five psychological themes that define modern emerging adulthood, according to Dr. Jacob Goldsmith?
Identity exploration, instability, self-focus, feeling in-between, and endless possibilities
(Goldsmith, 2018)
What is an important question to ask when thinking about your child’s desired behavior?
What do you want their reasoning for this behavior to be? Because you told them or because they want to?
(Hart & Hodson, 2007)
What are the benefits of understanding midlife parental experiences?
We could create interventions that will help parents prevent potential crises and adjust to their changing roles.
(Cohen, 2015)
Which age group has the highest rate of suicide?
Later years/ older adulthood
(Repetti et al., 2011)