Abstract
Young people in many countries have a socially acceptable and sanctioned period in which they are allowed and encouraged to “find themselves”, “grow up”, and “experience life”. It is a sort of psychological moratorium in which the responsibilities and drudgeries of adulthood are postponed.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 2005 Adrian Furnham
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Furnham, A. (2005). Gap years for grown-ups. In: The People Business. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230510098_27
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230510098_27
Publisher Name: Palgrave Macmillan, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-4039-9222-2
Online ISBN: 978-0-230-51009-8
eBook Packages: Palgrave Business & Management CollectionBusiness and Management (R0)