Problem:
Were your participants on time or off time for the majority of major life events? If they were off time, were they early or late? Need Assignment Help?
Did your participants report elevated levels of stress?
Did your results show that those who were off time (early or late) reported more stress than those who were on time for the major life events?
Are there any differences in timing or stress based on the demographic questions? If so, why do you think that might be the case?
Do your results confirm Neugarten's view of psychosocial development during emerging adulthood? Why or why not?
Is the theory still relevant and/or applicable to emerging adults today?
18 people completed the survey. Only 8 people were engaged before they were between the ages of 17-46 the rest were never engaged. For marriage 6 got married between 18-26 the rest were never married. They moved out of their parents' home between 13-44. They had their first child between 18-34. They went to college at age 16-24. They graduated from college between 20-25. Their first jobs were from age 10-26. First promotion at work was between 21-34.They purchased their first home between 20-40. Majority feel stressed
Life Event Typical Age Range Approximate Average Age Become Engaged 23 - 27 years ~25 years Become Married 27 - 29 years ~28 years Birth of First Child 26 -27 years ~26.5 years Begin College 18 years ~18 years Graduate from College 21 - 22 years ~22 years Begin First Job 22 -23 years ~22.5 years Promoted at Work Mid-to-late 20s ~27 years Take Out Mortgage Early 30s ~32 years Moved out of parents home Mid to late 20's ~27 years