Article
A Systematized review of experiences of individuals in Arnett's emerging adulthood stage who live with or are at-risk for genetic conditions.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Dec 2020
Shelley Anna Rae, McCarthy Veach Patricia, LeRoy Bonnie, Redlinger-Grosse Krista
Abstract excerpt
Emerging adulthood, a distinct developmental period between ages 18 and 29 years, comprises five features: identity exploration, experimentation/possibilities, negativity/instability regarding one's outlook, self-focus, and feeling in-between adolescence and adulthood. A growing literature examines the impact of genetic conditions on individuals who chronologically fit the emerging adulthood period. This...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Emotions
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Health Personnel
- Humans
- Longitudinal Studies
- Male
- Young Adult
