Religiosity in Adolescence and Young Adulthood: Implications for Identity Formation

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 427-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca J. Glover
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Religious Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Northwest Arkansas ◽  
Adolescence And Young Adulthood ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Main Effects

Based on previous correlations between religiosity and descriptions of character traits related to meaning and purpose in life described by Gladding, et al. in 1981, this study hypothesized significant differences in religiosity scores as a function of age. Variables of religious group and gender were also included. Subjects included 147 adolescents and young adults, 70 males and 77 females, largely Caucasian, attending fundamental, moderate, and liberal churches in Central and Northwest Arkansas. A 3 × 3 × 2 analysis of variance yielded significant main effects for age group and religious group but not gender. No interactions were found. Findings suggest relationships between religiosity and identity formation during adolescence.

scholarly journals Age and gender differences in fundamental motor skills (original version in English)

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Judith Jiménez Díaz ◽  
Walter Salazar Rojas ◽  
María Morera
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Fundamental Motor Skills ◽  
Age And Gender Differences ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
Better Than

Fundamental motor skills are the basis for participation in more advanced lifetime activities. Whereas considerable research has been reported on motor behavior of children, much less is known about performance in later years, especially adulthood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine age and gender differences on fundamental motor skills (FMS) ability across three age groups: children (M = 9.37 yr., SD = 1.26), adolescents (M = 14.80 yr., SD = 2.04) and young-adults (M = 19.88 yr., SD = 2.72). Participants (n = 114) were assessed on five locomotor skills (run, gallop, slide, hop, and distance jump) and five object control skills (bounce, catch, overhand throw, strike and kick) using the Test for Fundamental Motor Skills, which is a process-oriented instrument. ANOVA results comparing gender and group revealed no significant interactions. Moreover, main effects for group were found for three individual skills: galloping –adolescents and young-adults performed better than children (p < .01)–, throwing –children and adolescents performed better than young-adults (p < .01) –, and kicking –young-adults performed better than children and adolescents (p < .05)–. Also, we found main effects for gender for total FMS ability (p < .01), locomotor subscale (p < .05) and object control subscale (p < .01), and for six individual motor skills: run (p < .05), jump (p < .05), throw (p < .01), kick (p < .01), bounce (p < .01) and strike (p < .01); males outperformed females for all the skills. However, in view of total FMS ability, locomotor skills and object control skills results suggest similar performance across ages. Therefore, it is important to enhance fundamental motor skills at all ages, as an option to help individuals engage in physical activities.

scholarly journals Intergenerational Educational Pathways and Self-Rated Health in Adolescence and Young Adulthood: Results of the German KiGGS Cohort

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Waldhauer ◽  
Benjamin Kuntz ◽  
Elvira Mauz ◽  
Thomas Lampert
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Downward Mobility ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Educational Pathways ◽  
Health Differences ◽  
Adolescence And Young Adulthood

Health differences in social mobility are often analysed by income differences or different occupational positions. However, in early adulthood many young people still have very diffuse income situations and are not always fully integrated into the labour market despite many having finished school. This article focusses on the link between intergenerational educational pathways and self-rated health (SRH) among young adults considering their SRH in adolescence. The data source used is the German KiGGS cohort study. The analysis sample comprises 2175 young people at baseline (t0: 2003–2006 age 14–17) and first follow-up (t1: 2009–2012 age 19–24). Combining parent’s and young people’s highest school degree, the data can trace patterns of intergenerational educational pathways (constant high level of education, upward mobility, downward mobility, constant low level of education). Young people’s SRH was recorded at t0 and t1. During adolescence and young adulthood, participants were less likely to report poor SRH if they had a constant high intergenerational education or if they were upwardly mobile. The differences were particularly striking among young adults: average marginal effects (AME) for poor SRH showed much higher risk among downwardly mobile compared to peers with an intergenerational constant high education (AME: 0.175 [0.099; 0.251]), while the upwardly mobile had a significantly lower risk for less than good SRH than peers with an intergenerational constant low level of education (AME: −0.058 [−0.113; −0.004]). In the context of great societal demands and personal developmental needs, educational differences in health tend to increase in young adulthood. Public Health should pay more attention to educational and health inequalities in young adulthood.

Adolescents and young adults with cancer: The challenge

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID M. THOMAS
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
The Other ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Adolescence And Young Adulthood

Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of enormous change. For many young people, the profound shift from dependence to autonomy that is the hallmark of this period is physically, emotionally, and spiritually demanding. On the other hand, this phase of life is generally marked by an exuberant optimism that is the envy of jaded adulthood. This optimism, when coupled with intelligence, lack of respect for established forms, and iconoclastic energy, may be the source of a lifetime's achievement.

Does substance use play a role in gender differences in residential independence and returns to the parental home?

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cody Warner ◽  
Emily Cady
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Adolescent Females ◽  
Parental Home ◽  
The Past ◽  
Adolescence And Young Adulthood ◽  
Home Leaving

Young adults are co-residing with their parents at higher rates now than in the past, and recent research has explored the correlates of both leaving and subsequently returning to the parental home. Of relevance here, females tend to leave home earlier than their male counterparts, and research finds that drinking and drug use are also linked to residential transitions. This research note explores if substance use during adolescence and young adulthood plays a role in gender differences in home-leaving and home-returning. We find that marijuana use plays a role in both home-leaving and home-returning, with adolescent females who use marijuana the most at risk for early exits from home, and marijuana using males the most at risk for home-returning.

scholarly journals Continuing smoking between adolescence and young adulthood is associated with higher arterial stiffness in young adults

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 2201-2209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roel J.J. van de Laar ◽  
Coen D.A. Stehouwer ◽  
Colin A. Boreham ◽  
Liam M. Murray ◽  
Casper G. Schalkwijk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Adolescence And Young Adulthood

scholarly journals Exploring the Effect of Songs of Various Genres on Young Adults’ Thoughts, Feelings and Actions

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ms Aheli Chakraborty ◽  
Dr. Durgesh K. Upadhyay ◽  
Prof. (Dr.) Manju Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Personality Factor ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Big Five Inventory ◽  
Action Tendencies

The purpose of this study was to find out whether songs (with lyrics) of various genres had any effect on the thoughts (cognitive), feelings (affective) and actions (conative) of young adults with varied personality traits. This study further examined which personality factor was more associated with thoughts, feelings and action tendencies generated through songs of various genres. A sample of 60 young adults (30 boys and 30 girls) of age group 18-27 years, pursuing graduation and post-graduation degrees from Amity University, Lucknow campus were selected. Tools used were Big Five Inventory (by John & Srivastava) and a 4-point Cognitive, Affective and Conative (CAC) scale (developed by Authors). Findings provide insights about the significance of music as media in day-to-day lives of young adults, particularly on their cognition and the amount of affect based on their personality factors. The time phrase i.e. young adulthood, what has been called the most crucial age, needs to be exposed to such music which does not only prove to be a source for chills and enjoyment but also which fosters its well-being.

scholarly journals P1627KIDNEY TRANSPLANT OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE UK

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Hamilton ◽  
Lucy Plumb ◽  
Anna Casula ◽  
Manish D Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Graft Survival ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Survival Data ◽  
Graft Loss ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Risk Period ◽  
Children And Young Adults ◽  
Transplant Function

Abstract Background and Aims Multiple international studies report young adulthood is associated with kidney transplant loss. However, there are few published UK graft survival data for children and young adults. To our knowledge, no studies assess initial transplant function or examine declining function, when interventions may improve outcomes. We aimed to report graft survival for UK children and young adults and to explore the importance of donor and recipient variables on graft loss and rate of decline. Method Retrospective cohort study using UK Renal Registry and NHS Blood and Transplant data, including patients aged &lt;30 years who underwent kidney transplantation between 1998-2016. Univariate analyses included Kaplan-Meier survival curves and log-rank tests. Multivariable analyses used Cox proportional hazards to investigate variables associated with death-censored graft failure in a conditional risk-set model for multiple failure data. Age group was time-varying. We used the Efron method for ties, stratification by graft number and clustering at participant level. We calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using the Schwartz formula if aged &lt;18 years and the 4-variable Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula otherwise. For participants with ≥4 values outside the first 6 months, individual regressions of eGFR against time were performed. We undertook multivariable linear regression to establish associations with eGFR slope gradients. Results We studied 5121 individuals. Of these, 371 received a further transplant during the study period. There were 1371 graft failures and 145 deaths with a functioning graft over a 39541-year risk period. The cohort was 61% male and 80% white. Most (36%) had structural kidney problems, followed by glomerulonephritides (29%). Live donation occurred in 48%, donation after brainstem death in 46% and after circulatory death in 6%. Mean initial eGFR was 62 mls/min/1.73m2. Median graft survival was 7 years. One-year survival was 94.4% (95% confidence interval (CI) 93.7, 95.0), 5-year survival 84.0% (95% CI 82.9, 85.0), 10-year survival 71.1% (95% CI 69.6, 72.5), 15-year survival 60.2% (95% CI 58.1, 62.3) and 20-year survival 51.2% (47.6, 54.7). Survival at 15 years was least at 54.4% (95% CI 49.9, 58.7) in those transplanted at age 15-19 years and most in those transplanted at age 0-4 years at 71.7% (95% CI 63.4, 78.5). Figure 1 displays hazard ratios for graft loss. Protective associations were male gender (p=0.04), living donation (p=0.02) and higher initial eGFR (p&lt;0.0001). Risk associations included adverse human leucocyte mismatches (p=0.001), black ethnicity (p=0.001), young adulthood and glomerulonephritides. Risk associations for faster eGFR decline included female gender (p&lt;0.0001), age group 15-19 years (p=0.04), higher initial eGFR (p&lt;0.0001), additional graft (p=0.003) and transplants during 2011-2014 (p=0.03). Conclusion This study reports long-term graft survival for UK children and young adults and evaluates associations with declining transplant function. It contributes up to 20 years of follow-up and considers initial graft function in addition to established co-variates. Graft survival was ≈60% at 15 years. The study highlights the changing survival by age group over time. Those aged &lt;5 years at transplant had the least initial survival, but best long-term graft survival relative to other age groups. Initial transplant function is strongly associated with graft performance. Similar associations with gender, ethnicity and age group are seen compared with other studies. Young adulthood is a high-risk period for UK patients and interventions are needed to improve outcomes during transition and young adulthood.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Binge Drinking during the Transition into Adulthood: Exploring Associations Within Two Distinct Young Adult Age Ranges

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117822182095178
Author(s):  
Tamara GJ Leech ◽  
Sarah Jacobs ◽  
Dennis Watson
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
College Enrollment ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Living Situation ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Traditional Course ◽  
Transition Into Adulthood

Background: Binge drinking among young adults aged 18-21 years has declined over the past decade, but binge drinking rates among people 22-25 years old have remained largely the same. This steady trend in later years represents a departure from the traditional course of maturing out of risky alcohol use, perhaps because young adults are delaying the transition into adulthood. Aims: This paper explores the relationship between binge drinking and aspects of the transition into adulthood that could inform interventions targeting these two distinct groups of young adults. Methods: We use survey data on 1,081 young adults aged 18-25 living in 10 Indiana counties. Our dataset is unique because it contains both college-attending and non-college attending young adults. We ran weighted logistic regressions to determine the association between college enrollment, living situation, roles common in adulthood, and stressors common during the transition to adulthood (e.g., relationships, economic conditions, job stability) and binge drinking. Results: Our data indicate that different factors are associated with binge drinking based on whether subjects who are in the earlier (18-21 years old) or later (22-25 years old) years of young adulthood. For example, within the 18-21 years old group, college enrollment is associated with higher rates of binge drinking, but it is not associated with increased binge drinking in the older age group. The type of stress related to binge drinking also varies by age group. Conclusion: Our results emphasize the need to disaggregate “young adulthood” into two separate periods when defining target populations and settings for binge drinking interventions.

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