What's the Latest? Cultural Age Deadlines for Family Transitions.

Settersten, Richard A., Jr.; Hagestad, Gunhild O.

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Publication Date: 1996

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What's the Latest? Cultural Age Deadlines for Family Transitions.

Settersten, Richard A., Jr.; Hagestad, Gunhild O.

Gerontologist, v36 n2 p178-88 Apr 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, Change Agents, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, Family Environment, Family Role, Family Structure, Gerontology, Life Events, Midlife Transitions, Norms, Personality Development, Role, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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