Readings in American Values

Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach is your guide to examining this dynamic and complex stage of development through the lens of culture. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, author Jeffrey Jensen Arnett seeks to frame not only how you understand yourself, but how you understand others and think about the world around you. The text is distinguished by its emphasis on the period of "emerging adulthood" (ages 18-25), a term coined by the author that is a growing area of study.

The 6th Edition includes the latest data as well as fresh content for an up-to-date learning experience. Additional research on cultural similarities and differences among adolescence has been added to illuminate the many ways culture influences development.