Samenvatting
Second Demographic TransitionRecent theories about social and demographic change, such as individualization and the Second Demographic Transition, embed the notion of a convergence towards a specific ideal-typical pathway to adulthood, which we define as late, protracted and complex. After a discussion of the relevant literature for and against such an idea, we empirically assess the convergence to this ideal-typical pattern using new retrospective data from the European Social Survey wave 3 (ESS-3). Our analysis of the timing and sequencing of demographic events among young adults offers qualified support for the emergence of a new pattern of transition to adulthood. Pathways to adulthood are changing in the same direction in most parts of Europe, but no convergence of trends is observed (yet).
keywords:transition to adulthood; Europe; timing and sequencing; individualization
| Originele taal-2 | Engels |
|---|---|
| Pagina's (van-tot) | 59-75 |
| Tijdschrift | Advances in Life Course Research |
| Volume | 15 |
| Nummer van het tijdschrift | 2-3 |
| DOI's | |
| Status | Gepubliceerd - 2010 |