Refreshing fusty concepts: The digital structuration of adulthood
by Horn, Nathan, M.A., CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON, 2011, 55 pages; 1499340

Abstract:

This paper presents an exploratory examination of the current meaning of adulthood among members of the online community of answerbag.com between the years 2003 to 2011. The analysis includes a review of all archived and active conversations on answerbag.com that deal with the concept of adulthood. This study is framed using the sociological theory of structuration. Evidence gathered suggests that the contemporary meaning of adulthood on answerbag.com differs from more traditional descriptions of the age category. One of the major indicators of adulthood identified by members of answerbag.com was a personal sense of responsibility. Traditional markers of adulthood such as financial independence, marriage, and parenthood were not identified as accurate indicators of adulthood.

 
AdviserRandol Contreras
SchoolCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
SourceMAI/ 50-01, p. , Sep 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsSocial research
Publication Number1499340
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