...Pekka Räsänen Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine public opinions about the timing of adolescents' adulthood entrance and sexual debut in four Nordic countries. The research questions concern the appropriate ages when young people become adults and when young people are old enough...

... in enhancing adolescents' confidence as they anticipate their future family lives, community participation, personal health and economic achievements. Research limitations/implications This research includes only a small set of the work dimensions that may be important for adolescents. Ethnography...