Odrzucanie dorosłości czy nowa dorosłość? Dylematy i dyskusje w badaniu procesów wchodzenia w dorosłość
Rejection of Adulthood or a New Adulthood? Dilemmas and Discussions in Researching the Processes of Entering Adulthood

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses debates concerning the process of transition to adulthood taking place in young adults from around 20 to 35 years old. Events once considered the traditional markers of adulthood, such as leaving the parental home, starting a family or becoming a parent are being postponed or do not occur at all in young adults' lives. As a result new theoretical approaches are emerging that try to capture and describe the transformations within the life course. Researchers describe the process of postponing adulthood, suggest the appearance of a new life stage of 'emerging adulthood', or search for the markers of the 'new adulthood'. The article summarises the ongoing debates, indicating the consequences of the concepts or classifications used, while also pinpointing ethical issues. It postulates a critical reflection of theoretical frameworks and concepts used within youth studies.

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