Journey to Adulthood: East Asian Perspectives

Young people in East Asia are experiencing a prolonged transition to adulthood, spending longer in school, entering the labor market later, and getting married later. This prolonged young adulthood interacts with forces of tradition and modernization, affecting the transition from school to work, family formation, personal relationships, and subjective well-being. Journey to Adulthood explores the unique characteristics of young adulthood in East Asia, using Taiwan as an illustrative example, with comparative findings from Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. It describes the growth context of a millennial generation and the challenges they face as they balance family formation, personal development, and entry into a market economy. The book offers valuable insights into the structural configurations of East Asian young adults and provides policy suggestions for family dynamics, educational strategy, and health and well-being across the globe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Young individuals in East Asia are currently undergoing a prolonged transition into adulthood, characterized by extended periods in education, delayed entry into the workforce, and later marriages. This extended period of youth interacts with the interplay of traditional and modern forces, resulting in significant impacts on various aspects of the transition from school to work, family formation, personal relationships, and overall well-being.

In order to better understand the unique characteristics of young adulthood in East Asia, Journey to Adulthood takes a comprehensive approach. It provides a detailed examination of Taiwan as an illustrative example, while also drawing comparative insights from its East Asian neighbors, including Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. The book explores the specific growth context of a millennial generation and the challenges they face as they navigate the complexities of balancing family formation, personal development, and entry into a market economy.

Edited by Chin-Chun Yi and Ming-Chang Tsai, this collection offers valuable insights into the structural configurations of East Asian young adults. By adopting a cross-cultural and comparative perspective, the book enables policymakers, educators, and healthcare professionals to gain a deeper understanding of family dynamics, educational strategies, and health and well-being issues across different regions.

Dr. Chin-Chun Yi and Dr. Ming-Chang Tsai, both affiliated with the Institute of Sociology, Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, have contributed their expertise to this important publication. Their contributions further enhance the value and relevance of Journey to Adulthood, making it a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of young adulthood in East Asia and beyond.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529608434