Adultez emergente

One of the most profound changes in industrialized countries since the end of the 20th century has to do with the delay of young people in assuming adult roles. Thus, there is considerable consensus that, at least in these countries, a new stage in development called Emerging Adulthood has emerged (Arnett, 2000). At this stage would be young people between 18 and 29 years old, who are no longer adolescents but who in many cases are far from being considered adults, with the evolutionary tasks that this entails.

A group of researchers from the University of Seville and the University of the Basque Country have come together to study in depth this new stage of development. This website aims to be the place where both the results obtained from the research work related to emerging adulthood that we carry out, and information related to this stage are found.

We have a long history in the study of adolescence from the paradigm of positive development and health, as well as that of the family and peers as development contexts. In the specific area of ​​adolescence, our research production is not limited exclusively to the academic field. Our interest in knowledge transfer is reflected in the development of intervention programs and in various outreach works that can be found on our personal pages (see research group)

Our current objective is to delve into the variables that promote the psychosocial adjustment of adults and emerging adults and their ability to adapt to the environment, with the ultimate aim of supporting, based on empirical evidence, intervention policies that optimize development during these years , facilitating the transition to adult life and the well-being of our young people. Young people who are the present and the future of our society.

If you want to get to know us a little better, you can watch the video below. Video