Understanding Development during the Early Adult Years: A Composite Framework.

Thomas, Marilyn L.; Kuh, George D.

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Publication Date: 1982-Sep

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Understanding Development during the Early Adult Years: A Composite Framework.

Thomas, Marilyn L.; Kuh, George D.

Personnel and Guidance Journal, v61 n1 p14-17 Sep 1982

Identifies the common elements from three popular adult development theories (Gould, Levinson et al., and Sheehy). Synthesizes these elements into a framework for describing development during the young adult years. Defines the concept of developmental transition. Discusses the implications of a composite adult development framework for helping professionals. (Author)

Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Individual Characteristics, Literature Reviews, Models, Parent Child Relationship, Personality Theories, Psychological Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Reports - General

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Language: English

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