The Oxford handbook of emerging adulthood / edited by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Emerging adulthood theory and research : where we are and where we should go / Jeffrey Jensen Arnett -- Part 1: Theoretical perspectives -- Emerging adulthood : developmental stage, theory, or nonsense? / Moin Syed -- Generational perspectives on emerging adulthood : a focus on narcissism / Jacob A. Paulsen, Moin Syed, Kali H. Trzesniewski, and M. Brent Donnellan -- Part 2: Structural influences -- Emerging adulthood theory and social class / Manuela du Bois-Reymond -- How gender shapes emerging adulthood / Jerika C. Norona, Teresa M. Preddy, and Deborah P. Welsh -- How race and ethnicity shape emerging adulthood / Moin Syed and Lauren L. Mitchell -- Part 3: Cognitive and brain -- Cognitive development in the emerging adult : the emergence of complex cognitive skills / Patricia M. King and Karen Strohm Kitchener -- Emerging adulthood brain development / Bradley Taber-Thomas and Koraly Perez-Edgar -- Social cognitive development in emerging adulthood / Daniel Lapsley and Ryan D. Woodbury -- Part 4: Family relations -- Emerging adulthood in the context of family / Karen L. Fingerman and Jenjira J. Yahirun -- Leaving home : antecedents, consequences, and cultural patterns / Inge Seiffge-Krenke -- Closeness, distance, and rapprochement in sibling relationships / Miri Scharf and Shmuel Shulman -- Maturing and aging together : emerging adult grandchildren-grandparents' relationships / Miri Scharf -- Part 5: Friendships, romantic relationships, and sexuality -- Growing up with a little help from their friends in emerging adulthood / Carolyn McNamara Barry, Stephanie D. Madsen, and Alyssa DeGrace -- The challenge of romantic relationships in emerging adulthood / Shmuel Shulman and Jennifer Connolly -- Casual sexual relationships and experiences in emerging adulthood / Shannon E. Claxton and Manfred H.M. van Dulmen -- Contemporary issues in sexual orientation and identity development in emerging adulthood / Elizabeth M. Morgan -- On the horizon : marriage timing, beliefs, and consequences in emerging adulthood / Brian J. Willoughby and Jason S. Carroll --

Part 6: Education and work -- Developing self-authorship in college to navigate emerging adulthood / Marcia Baxter Magolda and Kari Taylor -- School-to-work transitions in emerging adulthood / E. Anne Marshall and Kathryn Butler -- Emerging adults and work : a model of phase-adequate engagement / Julia Dietrich and Kateriina Salmela-Aro -- Part 7: Leisure and media use -- Media uses in emerging adulthood / Sarah M. Coyne, Laura M. Padilla-Walker, and Emily Howard -- Television uses and effects in emerging adulthood / L. Monique Ward, Rita Seabrook, Soraya Giaccardi, and Angie Zuo -- Part 8: The self -- Selves in a world of stories during emerging adulthood / Kate C. McLean and Andrea V. Breen -- Identity in emerging adulthood : reviewing the field and looking forward / Seth J. Schwartz [and 4 others] -- "Adulthood" by whose definition? The complexity of emerging adults' conceptions of adulthood / Larry J. Nelson and Stephanie S. Luster -- Life authorship in emerging adulthood / Dan P. McAdams -- Part 9: Cultural beliefs -- Moral development during emerging adulthood / Laura M. Padilla-Walker -- The experience of meaning-making : the role of religousness and spirituality in emerging adults' lives / Carolyn McNamara Barry and Mona Abo-Zena -- Political beliefs and civic engagement in emerging adulthood / Jennifer Núñez and Constance Flanagan -- Part 10: Risk and resilence -- Mental health in emerging adulthood / Jennifer L. Tanner -- Substance use in emerging adulthood / Judy A. Andrews and Erika Westling -- Crime and punishment in emerging adulthood / Jessica M. Craig and Alex R. Piquero -- Aging out of foster care in emerging adulthood / Johanna K.P. Greeson and Allison E. Thompson -- Homeless emerging adults : a developmental perspective / Sanna Thompson [and 4 others] -- Positive development and resilience in emerging adulthood / Meredith O'Connor [and 6 others].