Emerging Adulthood Schema
Where are you on the map?
A 5-minute self-assessment that shows you where you stand in one of life's biggest transitions — and gives you language to talk about it. No right answers. No judgment.
Work with young adults? For coaches & organizations →
One map. Three ways in.
Whether you're navigating the transition yourself or guiding others through it, there's a path built for you.
Find your place
Take the assessment and get a personalized map of where you are across identity, risk, and focus — plus reflection prompts to explore what it means.
Take the Assessment →Guide the journey
Add a validated, non-diagnostic reflection tool to your work with young adults — and get certified to facilitate it with groups and individuals.
Get Certified →Support at scale
Help the emerging adults in your care navigate transition — with group insights, admin tools, and facilitation support built for cohorts.
Book a 15-Min Call →Your map has three dimensions
The EA Schema plots you across three research-based scales — then gives you a place on the map that's entirely your own.
Risk-taking ↔ Responsible
How you approach goals, change, and risk in this season of life.
Self-focused ↔ Other-focused
Where your energy and attention are going right now.
Your identity shape
How settled or still-exploring your sense of self feels today.
There's no “best” place to land. The map is just a tool to understand where you are — and to start a conversation.
Grounded in the research on emerging adulthood
The EA Schema is built on Dr. Jeffrey Arnett's framework of emerging adulthood — the developmental stage from the late teens through the twenties defined by identity exploration, instability, possibility, and the shift from self-focus to other-focus. It's a reflection tool, not a diagnosis.
What people find on the map
Replace with a real testimonial from a participant, coach, or partner organization.
— Name, Role / OrgReplace with a real testimonial — ideally one that names a concrete outcome or moment of insight.
— Name, Role / OrgReplace with a real testimonial from your existing OWLS testimonials page.
— Name, Role / OrgWant to deliver the EA Schema yourself?
Get certified to facilitate the assessment with groups and individuals. Includes the full facilitation packet, the group mapping exercise, and admin access to send and track assessments.
Questions, answered
How long does it take?
About five minutes. Fifteen quick questions across three short sections.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. The EA Schema is a reflective self-assessment, not a clinical or diagnostic tool. There are no right or wrong answers and no “better” place to land on the map.
Who is it for?
Anyone navigating the transition to adulthood — and the coaches, counselors, and organizations who support them.
Can I give it to a group?
Yes. Coaches and organizations can administer the assessment to groups and track results through an admin portal. Choose the coach or organization path above to get started.
What do I get when I take it?
A personalized map showing your position across all three dimensions, your identity shape, and reflection feedback to help you explore your results.
Ready to find your place?
Five minutes. No right answers. Just a clearer picture of where you are and where you're headed.
Take the Assessment — $19.99