In Daniel Levinson's life structure theory, what is the age range for the early adult transition?

• A. 17-22
• B. 15-20
• C. 22-26
• D. 25-30

Answer: (A)

In Levinson’s view, life unfolds through alternating stable patterns and turning points that push a person to rework how their life is organized. The early adult transition is the period when someone is moving from adolescence toward the adult world, a time of reevaluating goals, roles, and life plans. It’s when individuals test ideas about possible futures and begin committing to a path in work, relationships, and independence. This transition is typically seen as occurring during late adolescence into early adulthood, roughly from 17 to 22 years old. The other age ranges don’t capture this specific window of reevaluation and early commitment to an adult life.