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Settersten, Richard A., Jr.; Hagestad, Gunhild O. – Gerontologist, 1996
Surveyed randomly selected adults (n=319) in the Chicago metropolitan area and questioned them on whether cultural schedules exist for the timing of life transitions. Respondents perceived deadlines for most of the family transitions discussed. (SNR)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Age, Aging (Individuals), Case Studies