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01-06-2014 | Invited Commentary

Early Adolescent Predictors of Health in Emerging Adulthood: a Comment on Helgeson et al.

Author: Maureen Monaghan, PhD

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 3/2014

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The first year after high school is characterized by multiple developmental transitions, increasing independence, and changes in relationships with parents and peers [1]. Youth in this period of early emerging adulthood demonstrate increased engagement in risky behaviors that may have serious health consequences, particularly for youth with chronic illness [2‐4]. Examination of predictive factors associated with health and risk behaviors in emerging adulthood is a critical area of research that can directly inform intervention efforts. …

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Title: Early Adolescent Predictors of Health in Emerging Adulthood: a Comment on Helgeson et al.
Author: Maureen Monaghan, PhD
Publication date: 01-06-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-013-9564-9

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