Jeffrey Jensen Arnett

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett is a psychologist known for his research on emerging adulthood, the stage between adolescence and full adulthood typically spanning ages 18 to 25. He highlights this period as a unique phase characterized by exploration, identity development, and transition, rather than just a continuation of teenage years or a fully independent adulthood. His work emphasizes that emerging adults often delay traditional markers of adulthood like marriage or careers, using this time to discover personal goals, values, and independence. Arnett’s insights help us better understand the psychological and social changes that occur during this important life stage.