ABSTRACT
Arnett (2006) described emerging adulthood as a developmental phase characterized by attempts to define oneself as an adult, by identity formation, and by instability and explorations in the domains of work and love. Typical characteristics of emerging adulthood are a lengthening of time spent in higher education, prolonged job instability, and expanded, more flexible roles for women (Arnett, 2004). Furthermore, sex becomes disconnected from marriage and childbearing because of contraception effectiveness, and an increase in the mean age of entering marriage and parenthood is noticeable (Seiffge-Krenke & Schneider, 2012). However, apart from being a time of exploration and opportunities, emerging adulthood is also a time of instability when young people move from job to job, from one romantic relationship to another, and often from one residence to another.
