Bibliograph

The boomerang age, transitions to adulthood in families, Barbara A. Mitchell

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The boomerang age, transitions to adulthood in families, Barbara A. Mitchell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-219) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The boomerang age

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

61296025

Responsibility statement

Barbara A. Mitchell

Review

"Domestic changes are taking place in the lives of young adults in Western industrialized societies. Today's young people often experience less permanency and more movement in a variety of family-related roles, statuses, and living arrangements. Among the most prominent changes is the phenomenon of "boomerang kids," young adults returning to the parental home after their initial entrance into the adult world. The Boomerang Age, explores the implications of this development in a changing socio-cultural, economic, and demographic landscape."--Jacket

Sub title

transitions to adulthood in families

Table Of Contents

In theoretical perspective: the life course approach -- Family transitions in historical perspective -- Leaving the parental home: homeleavers, mature coresiders and boomerang kids -- Partners and parenthood: family formation and dissolution transitions of young adults -- Through a policy lens: social policy and social action in the boomerang age -- Back to the future-is the boomerang age here to stay?

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