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1Department of Psychology, University of Vermont, 2 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405, USA. keith.burt@uvm.edu
Development and Psychopathology
|May 8, 2012
Summary
Emerging adulthood is a time of change for at-risk youth. Research shows protective factors from childhood and new ones unique to this developmental stage promote positive outcomes during this transition.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Background:
- Emerging adulthood (late teens to twenties) is characterized by significant change and variability.
- Understanding pathways for at-risk youth during this critical developmental period is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review research on positive outcomes in the transition to adulthood for individuals with a history of adversity.
- To identify protective and promotive factors influencing resilience during emerging adulthood.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of research on positive outcomes following adversity.
- Inclusion of studies on resilience in specific populations and broader longitudinal studies.
Main Results:
- Evidence supports the continued influence of protective factors identified in earlier developmental stages.
- New factors, unique to emerging adulthood or specific populations, also contribute to positive outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Protective factors play a crucial role in navigating the transition to adulthood after adversity.
- Future research should explore competing models to further understand resilience during this period, as advocated by Garmezy.
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