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Why do risk taking behaviours differ in emerging adulthood when compared to adolescence? A qualitative investigation.

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Emerging adulthood is defined as the time between the ages 18 and 25 (Arnett, 2000). It has been claimed that risk taking behaviour increases in emerging adulthood compared to adolescence (Arnett, 2005). However no qualitative research has been conducted in order to confirm why this, hence the current study aimed to investigate why risk taking behaviour in emerging adulthood differs to that in adolescence. The study used thematic analysis and found four themes; the awareness of consequences, the role of friends, including the sub-themes friend proximity and peer pressure. Themes of goal pursuit and value placed on time were also found, alongside the idea that participants had increased responsibility. Arnett's (2005) theories were not confirmed, as the data showed a decrease in risk taking behaviour.

Source: Cardiff Metropolitan Research Repository (Cardiff Metropolitan University)

Author: Ellie Llewellyn Evans

Language: English

Topic: Adolescent Health and Behaviors

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2908248838

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