The Future Prospects of Modern Adolescents in the Life Course Perspective

The Future Prospects of Modern Adolescents in the Life Course Perspective

The article examines trends in theoretical and applied concepts about the adolescent period and in particular about how adolescents develop life goals. We discuss the blurring of the boundaries of adolescence, the postponement of life decisions, and the difficult process of separating from parents a...

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Published in:Russian education and society Vol. 59; no. 5-6; pp. 217 - 230
Main Authors: Bochaver, A.A., Zhilinskaya, A.V., Khlomov, K.D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Routledge 03-06-2017
Subjects:
Adolescents
Cultural Influences
Decision Making
Family Influence
Family Role
Foreign Countries
Goal Orientation
Planning
Social Influences
Russia (Moscow)
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Summary:The article examines trends in theoretical and applied concepts about the adolescent period and in particular about how adolescents develop life goals. We discuss the blurring of the boundaries of adolescence, the postponement of life decisions, and the difficult process of separating from parents as trends in modern adolescent life. Certain features of modern society (transitivity and its consequences) complicate the ability of adolescents to plan their lives and lead them to apply tactical thinking to their lives as opposed to strategic thinking. We examine the role that the family and in particular the culture of discussing the future can play in helping adolescents plan their lives.
ISSN:1060-9393
1558-0423
DOI:10.1080/10609393.2017.1408364