Project Assignment: Theoretical Perspective

Instructions

Theoretical Perspective

Identify at least one human development theory (studied in our course) that can be applied to your selected scenario. A theory may explain causes of a scenario/problem/issue; point to effective community services, interventions, and/or programs; or may provide a foundation for parenting strategies and approaches.

Write at least three paragraphs identifying the theory, describing the theory, why you selected the theory, and how it can be applied to your scenario.

Assignment Format and Referencing Style

Write in essay/paragraph style.

Use UMUC's online Guide to Writing and Research for the format, especially for how to cite and reference your sources of information. You may also wish to consult guidelines for APA style. (Do not use footnotes at the bottom of the page; rather, following APA, list your references at the end of the paper.)

Discussions: Transition to Adulthood. Emerging Adults

Transition to Adulthood: Emerging Adults

Read and summarize a scholarly journal article (published since 2008) with a focus on transition to adulthood.

Identify and describe at least one issue (from the article) for late adolescents and/or young adults in their early twenties and their parents during this transition period.

If you were a parent of adolescents, what actions would you take so that they would have a smooth transition to adulthood? Support your answer with human development and/or family theories and up-to-date research findings

Cite and reference your sources of information.