Book Description:
Explore key developmental stages with “Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach, 6th Edition” by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Understand through a cultural lens how young adults face new challenges in today’s diverse world.
Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach, 6th Edition
- Title:
- Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach, 6th Edition
- Author:
- Jeffrey Jensen Arnett
- Publisher:
- Pearson
- ISBN:
- 978-0134005980
- Language:
- English
“Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach” offers a thorough exploration into the developmental stages of adolescence and emerging adulthood through a cultural lens. The latest sixth edition, authored by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, delves into both the predictable and unique challenges faced by young people today. It examines a variety of key areas including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes, and provides rich, culturally-sensitive insights into how these transformations are experienced across different global contexts.
The book provides a comprehensive framework that blends theoretical perspectives with recent research. Updated content covers new areas of concern like the influence of social media, shifts in the career and educational landscape, and increasing diversity among youth populations. Moreover, this edition enriches readers’ learning experiences with revised case studies, fresh discussion points, and interactive activities designed to foster deeper understanding and analytical thinking about the contemporary issues affecting adolescents and young adults.