Adolescents’ Perceptions of their Future Lives
- 1 November 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Australian Journal of Sex, Marriage and Family
- Vol. 3 (4) , 181-193
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01591487.1982.11004228
Abstract
This paper explores how adolescents see themselves in relation to their future work, marriage and family roles. A content analysis of essays written by some 400 adolescents was undertaken within a conceptual framework of life transitions and expectations 10 years hence. On the basis of this analysis, 3 major themes were identified — marriage, work, and parenthood. Minor themes relating to leisure, travel, service to the community, and pursuit of happiness were evident. Sex differences were apparent in terms of anticipations concerning partners, and marriage and work combinations. Little or no concern was shown for social or environmental issues. Adolescents, regardless of their sex, age, or school type, were anticipating work, marriage and family roles in line with societal expectations.Keywords
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