ABSTRACT
During emerging adulthood, individuals tend to move from school only, to a combination of school and work, to a series of jobs, all with few. With more and more people pursuing college degrees, the increase in educational attainment pushed the completion of education well into individuals' twenties. J. S. Lee and E. N. Waithaka examined the intersection of race, immigration status, gender, and poverty status in relation to key adult markers including completing school, joining the labor force, establishing independent homes, marriage, and parenthood. Emerging adults expect careers to be enjoyable, fulfilling, and aligned with their personal identities. Whether the frequency of job changes leads to positive or negative outcomes can be a function of career adaptability. L. Ferrari notes that students who report that their parents believe in their career decision-making abilities actually demonstrate a higher level of decision-making ability. M. L. Savickas describes the process of career development as a social construction.
