The Transition from Youth to Adult: Understanding the Age Pattern of Employment.

Mare, Robert D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ310625

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Transition from Youth to Adult: Understanding the Age Pattern of Employment.

Mare, Robert D.; And Others

American Journal of Sociology, v90 n2 p326-58 Sep 1984

How school enrollment and enlistment in the armed forces affect the probabilities of employment for American men between the ages of 16 and 29 was examined by this research study. It was found that approximately 80 percent of employment growth with age can be attributed to these two factors. (Author/RM)

Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Armed Forces, Continuing Education, Educational Background, Employment, Enlisted Personnel, Higher Education, School Role, Secondary Education, Social Science Research, Youth

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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