Emerging Adulthood in Argentina: An Age of Diversity and Possibilities

This article examines the nature of emerging adulthood in Argentina. Arnett defines emerging adulthood as the period of development bridging adolescence and young adulthood during which people are no longer adolescents but have not yet attained full adult status. This period ranges from the late teens through the 20s, with a focus on ages 18 through 25. This period is characterized by frequent change as young people explore various possibilities in love, work, and worldviews. According to studies carried out in the United States, emerging adults do not view themselves as adolescents but many of them do not view themselves entirely as adults either.