When Do People Become Adults? The Uruguayan Case. (26th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Melgar, Natalia; Rossi, Máximo
• Other Names: Kost Kathryn Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of population research. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-26
• Subjects: Population research -- Periodicals; Population -- Periodicals; Population Characteristics; Demography; Population; Population research; Periodical; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/425325
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-4029

Abstract

Abstract : This paper explores the key experiences that Uruguayans consider relevant for becoming an adult in Uruguay. In particular, we assess the linkages between adulthood and income; labor market participation and marital status, among other transitions that have been found to be associated with the attainment of adulthood. With the aim of identifying attitudinal patterns, we use the 2008 International Social Survey Program in Uruguay and estimate ordered probit models to examine the importance individuals assign to a series of hypothetical transitions. We discover that gender, age, and educational level are viewed as critical determinants in the passage to adulthood. Moreover, we find that Uruguay may have a different constellation of beliefs pertaining to adult transitions than has been found in similar studies conducted in the United States.