1) Identify and cite two peer-reviewed articles that analyze similar issues or cases relating to emerging adulthood from the perspectives of lifespan theory and resiliency theory, respectively.

Chapter 11 of the course textbook covers cultural, cognitive, personality, and identity issues of the developmental stage of emerging adulthood, as does this week’s required article by Smith-Osborne (2007), which presents a historical perspective on two developmental theories, with a focus on resiliency theory.

In your initial post to this discussion, address each of the following items:

1) Identify and cite two peer-reviewed articles that analyze similar issues or cases relating to emerging adulthood from the perspectives of lifespan theory and resiliency theory, respectively.

2) Briefly summarize the theses, methods, and results of each study, identifying the similarities and differences between the two approaches.

3) Assess the relative strength and shortcomings of the resiliency theory approach vis a vis a lifespan theory approach with reference to specific cases or examples.

4) Reflect on what the two studies reveal about the cognitive and personality issues of emerging adulthood discussed in your articles.

Sample Solution

1. Two peer-reviewed articles that analyze similar issues in emerging adulthood from different perspectives are:

a) “The role of attachment and resilience in emerging adulthood” by Lapsley, D. K., & Darby, L. A. (2010). Journal of Adolescent Research, 25(3), 289-310. b) “Resilience in Emerging Adults: The Protective Role of Personal and Contextual Resources” by M. K. Hernández, M. L. Martín, & M. F. Garijo (2017). Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 1564.

2. The first article, “The role of attachment and resilience in emerging adulthood” examines the relationship between attachment style and resilience in emerging adulthood, using a sample of college students. The study found that attachment security was positively related to resilience, while attachment anxiety was negatively related to resilience. The second article, “Resilience in Emerging Adults: The Protective Role of Personal and Contextual Resources” examines the role of personal and contextual resources in resilience in emerging adulthood, using a sample of Spanish emerging adults. The study found that personal and contextual resources played a protective role in resilience in emerging adulthood. Both studies suggest that resilience is an important aspect of development in emerging adulthood and that both personal and contextual factors play a role in resilience.
3. A strength of the resiliency theory approach is that it emphasizes the role of personal and contextual resources in resilience, which is important in considering the unique challenges and experiences of emerging adulthood. On the other hand, a limitation of this approach is that it …Order a customized and more comprehensive answer here