Adolescence
A broad way of defining adolescence is the transition from child-to-adulthood. According to Hogan & Astone (1986), this transition can include markers such as leaving school, starting a full-time job, leaving the home of origin, getting married, and becoming a parent for the first time. However, the time frame of this transition varies drastically by culture. In some countries, such as the United States, adolescence can last nearly a decade, but in others, the transition--often in the form of a ceremony--can last for only a few days.
Does the time frame of adolescence vary from culture to culture or remain universally agreed upon?
varies drastically by culture
However, the time frame of this transition varies drastically by culture.
Adolescence