Everts, Tess (2024) Onafhankelijkheid: Ervaringen van Ontluikende Volwassenen. Bachelor thesis, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences.
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Abstract
According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, individuals go through several life stages, marked by unique themes. Arnett introduced the concept of Emerging Adulthood, to highlight the distinctive transitional period to adulthood. This is a unique stage of life, marked by themes such as identity development, self-focus, instability, transition and optimism for new opportunities. Researchers aim to find out what the experiences of emerging adults are in terms of independence by conducting a qualitative interview study. The data analysis of ten transcripts was conducted, using both deductive and inductive coding. The Constant Comparative Method was also applied to identify patterns and/or similarities. The results of this study are discussed following the four types of independence, as described by Hoffman (1984). These are functional, emotional, attitudinal and conflicting independence. The results of this study suggest that emerging adults aim for independence by breaking away from their families. This confirms what literature states. However, emerging adults still tend to turn to their parents for emotional support, such as physical affection or just listening to their worries, and for help with practical issues, such as finances. For future research it is recommended to use a larger and more diverse sample, recruiting respondents through different methods. In addition, it is important to increase age diversity so that the entire target population from 18 to 29 years is represented.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Talsma, I. and Schreuder, P.R. |
| Degree programme: | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences |
| Differentiation route: | Orthopedagogiek [Bachelor Pedagogical and Educational Sciences] |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Dec 2024 15:59 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Dec 2024 15:59 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4462 |
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