Young Adulthood

Multiple Forms of Perceived Discrimination and Health among Adolescents and Young Adults

by Eric Anthony Grollman

Published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, June 2012: http://hsb.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/05/14/0022146512444289.abstract

Research on perceived discrimination has overwhelmingly focused on one form of discrimination, especially race... more Research on perceived discrimination has overwhelmingly focused on one form of discrimination, especially race discrimination, in isolation from other forms. The present article uses data from the Black Youth Culture Survey, a nationally representative, racially and ethnically diverse sample of 1,052 adolescents and young adults to investigate the prevalence, distribution, and mental and physical health consequences of multiple forms of perceived discrimination. The findings suggest that disadvantaged groups, especially multiply disadvantaged youth, face greater exposure to multiple forms of discrimination than their more privileged counterparts. The experience of multiple forms of discrimination is associated with worse mental and physical health above the effect of only one form and contributes to the relationship between multiple disadvantaged statuses and health. These findings suggest that past research may misspecify the discrimination-health relationship and fails to account for the disproportionate exposure to discrimination faced by multiply disadvantaged individuals.

Jones, T. and Hillier, L. (2012). Sexuality education school policy for Australian GLBTIQ students. Sex Education, ifirst http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681811.2012.677211 Accessed 10.05.12.

by Tiffany Jones

Education is state-run in Australia, and within each of the eight states and territories there are both government and... more Education is state-run in Australia, and within each of the eight states and territories there are both government and independent schooling systems. This paper details the position of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (GLBTIQ) students within Australian education policy documents nationally, focusing on the three largest states and educational sectors in Australia. Survey data are used to report on the schooling experiences of over 3000 Australian GLBTIQ young people aged 14–21 years. Data from interviews with key policy informants identify both the obstacles to implementing policies, and how such obstacles have been overcome. Much official policy sees sexuality education as promoting inclusive, protective and affirming messages around GLBTIQ students. There exist significant correlations between policy and a variety of well-being and psycho-social outcomes for GLBTIQ students, including lowered incidence of homophobic abuse and suicide, and the creation of supportive school environments. Ideal policy visions are outlined, along with practical recommendations of relevance to a variety of stakeholders.

Creating better stories: Alcohol and gender in transitions to adulthood

by Pete Seaman

A doubling of alcohol related deaths in the last 15 years (ISD Scotland, 2011) indicates that action is required to... more A doubling of alcohol related deaths in the last 15 years (ISD Scotland, 2011) indicates that action is required to reduce levels of alcohol consumption. A strong and pioneering set of polices have been laid out in the Scottish Government’s strategic document for tackling alcohol related harm; Changing Scotland’s Relationship with Alcohol. Although the evidence for the effectiveness of price and availability controls is strong at a population level, how these approaches will play-out across subgroups of the population is less well understood. Cutting beneath a national cultural relationship with alcohol are subgroup experiences where the role of alcohol is differentiated by class, gender, ethnicity and age cohort. In this report, we explore how a key population group, young adults, understand their relationship to alcohol and what influences their choices and behaviours.Further, we maintain a keen focus on a key factor which differentiates the experience of young adulthood – gender.

Skills development and occupational aspirations within A8 migrant groups in Leicester and Leicestershire, Coventry.

by Scott Yates

Youth, Privacy and Reputation Literature Review Youth, Privacy and Reputation Literature Review

by Alice Marwick

Costruzioni identitarie di «giovani adulti»: Il racconto di sé, la sfera privata ei suoi oggetti

by Pierluca Birindelli

Shattering images of violence in young adult literature: Strategies for the classroom

by sj Miller

Reconceptualising an uncontested category: contemporary adulthood and social recognition

by Harry Blatterer

Arrested Adulthood: The Changing Nature of Maturity and Identity.

by Harry Blatterer

RTDs in Australia: expensive designer drinks or cheap rocket fuel?

by Sandra Jones

Jones SC & Barrie L (2011) RTDs in Australia: expensive designer drinks or cheap rocket fuel? Drug & Alcohol Review, 30(1), 4-11.

Introduction and Aims. The ready-to-drink (RTD) market is growing rapidly, and this product category has been shown to... more Introduction and Aims. The ready-to-drink (RTD) market is growing rapidly, and this product category has been shown to be particularly appealing to young drinkers. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the range and availability of RTDs available in New South Wales (NSW) (including metropolitan, regional and rural areas), with a particular focus on the variations in alcohol content and pricing. Design and Methods. A total of 52 alcohol outlet audits were conducted across nine locations, including metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales. Trained auditors recorded the RTDs for sale in each outlet, including product characteristics and prices for each product, and overall fridge/store space allocated to RTDs. Results. Across the 52 bottle shops audited, 150 individual RTD alcohol products were identified, ranging from 4.8% to 7.5% alcohol by volume and from 1.0 to 2.7 standard drinks (SD) per unit. When purchased in multipacks (typically four or six units), the cost per SD ranged from $1.95 to $3.70, decreasing to as low as $1.22 per SD when on special. Discussion and Conclusions. The proliferation of high-strength RTDs and the substantial discounting of multipack purchases means that RTDs can no longer be seen as expensive low-strength sweet-flavoured drinks targeted at female drinkers, but as a broader product category that includes high-strength male-targeted brands. There is a need for further research to examine young people's preferences for these different product types; and consideration of policies, alongside price-based interventions, that address broader marketing strategies.[Jones SC, Barrie L. RTDs in Australia: Expensive designer drinks or cheap rocket fuel?

Drinking to belong - Understanding young adults’ alcohol use within social networks

by Pete Seaman

Pete Seaman and Theresa Ikegwuonu

This report explores young adults’ decision-making around alcohol against a cultural backdrop of historically high... more This report explores young adults’ decision-making around alcohol against a cultural backdrop of historically high levels of consumption, affordability and availability in the UK.

How young people drink alcohol underpins rates of harm, which
have been rising steadily in recent decades. Understanding the meaning and motivation behind young adults’ drinking habits will help predict future need. Policy-makers and health educationalists will be better informed to develop responses that make sense to younger drinkers. This report identifies the influence of both existing cultural attitudes around alcohol, and new and emergent attitudes that separate younger drinkers’ consumption from that of other age groups.

The report highlights:
• a norm for excessive alcohol consumption in young adulthood;
• how today’s young adults find it diffi cult to imagine alternatives to the excessive drinking that supports group socialising;
• how the commercial alcohol offer made to young people contributes to the narrowing of their options; and
• the influences of pricing on decision-making.

“I don’t think old people should go to clubs”. How universal is the alcohol transition in the United Kingdom?

by Pete Seaman

Pete Seaman and Theresa Ikegwuonu

Understanding the meanings, associations and ideas of appropriateness that shape young adults' decision-making around... more Understanding the meanings, associations and ideas of appropriateness that shape young adults' decision-making around alcohol will assist in developing strategies to promote healthy consumption and anticipate rates of future harm. Increases in per capita consumption as well as the affordability and availability of alcohol suggest the cultural environment in which young adults become consumers of alcohol has changed in recent years. This qualitative study investigated the role of alcohol within the transitions to adulthood of 18–25 year olds living in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The findings support previous research that has identified excessive consumption of alcohol as a component of a normative understanding of life-course that positions young adulthood as liminal and offering a safe space for boundary pushing and identity exploration. However, exploring differences in the opportunity to enact taken-for-granted alcohol and life-course related norms highlights the limits of universal understandings of young adulthood across different socio-economic experiences of this age group in the United Kingdom. Inequalities in alcohol and life-course related risk are identified that should be of interest to policy-makers and educators in the field of alcohol. The broad implications for policy direction are discussed. The project was funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

New Adulthood: Personal or Social Transition?

by Harry Blatterer

Adulthood: The contemporary redefinition of a social category

by Harry Blatterer

How to do Words with Things

by Pierluca Birindelli

Where Young Adults Intend to Get News in Five Years

by Seth Lewis

Lewis, Seth C. (2008). Newspaper Research Journal, 29(4), 36-52.

A survey of students at two universities found that young adults expect that five years from now they will get less of... more A survey of students at two universities found that young adults expect that five years from now they will get less of their news and information from social networking sites and more from older media, including print newspapers.

"Marriage Delay" (Bankonka) and Women's Shifting Priorities in Japan."

by Shana Fruehan Sandberg

Column for the Association for Feminist Anthropology. Anthropology News 51(5):39.

Teens with Disabilities Need Transition Services

by Jennifer Cole

Despite federal mandates saying they are entitled to transition services, teenagers with disabilities are not being... more Despite federal mandates saying they are entitled to transition services, teenagers with disabilities are not being prepared for the unique struggles they will face in pursuit of an independent adulthood. ...

Sexual insistence and disliked sexual activities in young adulthood: Differences by gender and relationship characteristics

by Christine Kaestle

Kaestle, C. E. (2009). Sexual insistence and disliked sexual activities in young adulthood: Differences by gender and relationship characteristics. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 41, 33-39.

Young age at first sexual intercourse and sexually transmitted infections in adolescents and young adults

by Christine Kaestle

Kaestle, C. E., Halpern, C. T., Miller, W., & Ford C. (2005). Young age at first sexual intercourse and sexually transmitted infections in adolescents and young adults. American Journal of Epidemiology, 161, 774-780.