Abstract
This article discusses advances in developmental cognitive neuroscience over the last
decade, outlining major developments, how these are reshaping our ideas about youth
and adolescence and considering the implications for working with young people. The
authors also discuss the implications of this research for the concept of youth itself,
arguing that it can no longer be seen as separate from adulthood. Youth is emergence
into adulthood. The social environment, including policy settings, will significantly
determine the shape of adulthood as it emerges.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 25-38 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Youth and Policy |
Issue number | 103 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- developmental cognitive neuroscience
- youth and adolescence
- concept of youth
- adulthood
- social environment
- policy settings