What is emerging adulthood and what are some factors that have contributed to this new stage of development?

Emerging adulthood is a new emerging place that comes in between adolescence and adulthood which is purposed by Jeffery Jenson. it has been argued that this emerging field should be added in Erick Erickson's seven stages.

Adulthood occurs during the late teen and mid-20s The process of identity development occurs after adolescents during the emerging of adulthood. Emerging adulthood is different from both developing phase. This period is an opportunity for identity exploration, trying out different roles and experiences.