Training Title:
Emerging Adulthood, Part C The New/Old Family

Clock Hours: 1

Objectives:
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to: • Summarize new theories addressing multi-dimensional aspects of the parent/child relationship in this stage of life. • Discuss the role of social class and cultural diversity.

Description:
How does a child become an adult? What propels development from late adolescence to adulthood? In this program, we explore “becoming.” Maxine Wintre reviews her research findings about what happens to families during these years. Dr. Maxine Wintre’s research addresses the ignored role of parents in the psychological health and life transitions of emerging adults. In part, it explains why parents have been left out of the picture and then describes more recent theories and research, investigating perceived reciprocity with parents and social support, perceived stress, depression, anxiety, transition to university, to the army, etc. that pave the way for practical implications and interventions and further research.

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