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Adolescence & Emerging Adulthood, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (December 11, 2023) © 2025

  • Jeffrey Jensen Arnett Clark University
  • Lene Arnett Jensen Clark University

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In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
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Title overview

Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach helps you examine this dynamic age period through the lens of the world's diverse cultures. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett and new co-author Lene Arnett Jensen explore the impact of both cultural and historical context upon development. The text is distinguished by its emphasis on the period of emerging adulthood (ages 18 to 25), a growing area of study.

The 7th Edition offers new end-of-chapter reflections that encourage you to consider the big picture. Fresh content in each chapter pertaining to cultural similarities and differences helps you see how the development of adolescents and emerging adults is influenced by the culture in which they live.

Table of contents

  1. Adolescent Development in Today's World
  2. Biological Foundations
  3. Cognitive Foundations
  4. Cultural Beliefs
  5. Gender
  6. The Self
  7. Family Relationships
  8. Friends and Peers
  9. Love and Sexuality
  10. School
  11. Work
  12. Media
  13. Problems and Resilience

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