Global 2011: Why GenY Might Be Too Frugal

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Drawing on research from the MacArthur Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood and Public Policy and 500 interviews with 20-somethings, Settersten and Ray reveal what is different about young adulthood today--and what to do about it. Among their key findings:

GenY has done battle with the economy.
They are closer to their parents than ever.
They might be too afraid of debt.
That frugality could last a lifetime.
Job-shopping is different from job-hopping.
Parents can help their 20-somethings by treating them like adults.

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Global 2011: Are Commitment and Exclusivity The Same?

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We figured that exclusive simply meant that there was no hooking up with anyone else allowed: no making out, no dating.

Our theory on commitment was that it evolves slowly, long after exclusivity.

"If I'm committed, I'm picking your dad up from the airport."

Commitment is when lives are intertwined so much that your lives become one unified life.

To summarize, here are the signs to look for at each stage:


How to know you're "Exclusive"

1. You Agree About it Through Conversation

How You Know You're Committed

1. You've Been Dating a Significant Amount Of Time
2. You've Each Met Immediate Family and Best Friends
3. You're "Living Together" In Some Form
4. There Are Unspoken Expectations

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