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Algorithmic Social Media and the Restructuring of Early Adult Development
Early adulthood, typically defined as ages 18–29, is a critical developmental period characterized by identity exploration, instability, and the gradual assumption of adult social roles (Arnett, 2000). During this stage, individuals form enduring self-concepts, evaluate progress across educational, occupational, and relational domains, and calibrate expectations about what constitutes a “normal” life trajectory. Historically, these processes unfolded within geographically and socially bounded environments. Over the past decade, however, smartphones and social media platforms have become dominant social contexts, fundamentally reshaping how young adults encounter social information.
By Whitman Drake16 days ago in Psyche
