Clydesdale, Timothy T. 1965-

The first year out : understanding American teens after high school / Tim Clydesdale. - Chicago : University of Chicago Press, c2007. - xi, 265 p. ; 23 cm. - Morality and society series . - Morality and society. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-253) and index.

Preface -- Introduction: an unexpected journey -- Four teens -- Starting points -- Navigating relationships, managing gratifications -- Working for money, spending for fun -- Cognitively sharper, intellectually immune -- Narrowed perspectives, broader implications -- Methodological appendix -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index.

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High school graduates--United States.
High school seniors--United States.
College freshmen--United States.
High school graduates--Psychology.--United States
High school graduates--Employment--United States.
High school.
Absolvent.


USA.

LB 1695.6 / .C58 2007