For a variety of reasons, timelines on young adulthood cannot be exactly defined—producing different results according to the different mix of overlapping indices … See more

According to Erik Erikson, in the wake of the adolescent emphasis upon identity formation, 'the young adult, emerging from the search for and insistence on identity, is eager and willing to fuse their identity with that of others. He [or she] is ready for intimacy See more

Young adulthood then draws to its close with 'the Midlife Transition, from roughly age 40 to 45' —producing 'a brand-new passage in the … See more

Young/prime adulthood can be considered the healthiest time of life and young adults are generally in good health, subject neither to disease nor the problems of senescence. … See more

Daniel Levinson argued that developmental sequences continue to occur as we transition into adulthood. Levinson's theory centers around Erik Erikson's conception … See more

After the relative upheaval of the early 30s, the middle to late 30s are often characterized by settling down: 'the establishment … See more

• Emerging adulthood
• Quarter-life crisis
• Twixter See more