Relations to Identity Development in Emerging Adults

Authors

  • Natalie Merrill Emory University

Author Biography

Natalie Merrill, Emory University

This research was supported by Professional Development Support Funds provided by the Laney Graduate School, Emory University. I wish to thank Cypriana Gardner, Matthew Graci, Nikita Shrinath, and Caitlin Smith, for their assistance with collecting and coding these data, and of course to Robyn Fivush for her invaluable mentorship.  

Correspondence regarding this article should be addressed to Natalie Merrill, Psychology Department, Emory University.

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2023-05-24

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Merrill, N. (2023). Relations to Identity Development in Emerging Adults. Narrative Works, 11, 43–60. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/NW/article/view/33448