Arnett says emerging adulthood is tied to larger historical social trends in American society, noting that 50 years ago, the median age for marriage was 22 for men and 20 for women. Now, the median age for marriage has climbed past 28 for men and edged above 24 for women. One reason young people marry later is that a much larger percentage of
Overview: Homelessness intervention, legislation, and research efforts have consistently and detrimentally overlooked the transition age youth who comprise the majority of unaccompanied homeless youth in the United States. Transition age youth (TAY), who are typically between the ages of 18 and 24, face significant risks and challenges.
The Census Bureau estimates that a higher percentage of emerging adults age 18-24 live with an unmarried partner (9.4%) than with a spouse (7.3%). (Fifty years ago, only 0.1 percent of 18- to 24
reach self-sufficiency until age 26, whereas youth exiting the foster care system are expected to achieve a level of indepen-dence by ages 18 or 21.7 Challenges Often Experienced by Transition Age Youth (TAY) Only 50% of all foster youth complete their secondary education.8 Only 6% of former foster youth have a 2- to 4-year college degree.9
Park Bo-gum as Sa Hye-jun. Known as the "Nation's Son-in-Law" in South Korea, 27-year-old heartthrob Park Bo-gum brings his signature charm and empathy to the leading role of Sa Hye-jun. Hye-jun