Emerging Adulthood in Pakistan: Lived Experiences and Mental Health Implications

Ammara Numan, Amina Muazzam, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Department of Psychology, Clark University

Emerging Adulthood

Published online on July 13, 2026

Abstract

Emerging Adulthood, Ahead of Print.
Emerging adulthood is a concept largely grounded in Western contexts. This study explored the lived experiences of emerging adults in Pakistan and examined how these experiences shape their mental health. A purposive sample of ten emerging adults aged 18–...