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Full nest: the young adult remaining at their parent´s home

The present article was aimed to analyze the psychological and psychosocial aspects involved in the young adult's process of remaining at their parents' home. Four young adults were interviewed, two men and two women, aged from 27 to 35 years old. The method used was Stake's Collective Case Study. Data analysis have been made according to the content analysis method. The difficulty of getting a job and good salaries associated to the wish of continuing enjoying their parents' home comfort and safety is the young adults' main reason to remain at their parents' home.

Young adult; Family life cycle; Full nest


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