Examining Criteria for Adulthood Among Young People in Sabah (East Malaysia).
This study aims to identify perceived adult status and to explore the criteria for adulthood of young people in Sabah (East Malaysia). The differences in such criteria based on gender and student status are also examined. Data collected from 208 respondents were analyzed via confirmatory factor anal...
| Published in: | Journal of Adult Development Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 194 - 207 |
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Springer Nature
Sep2021
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