Urban Indian Youth: Navigating Adulthood and Romance – A Social Work Perspective by Dr. Pooja presents a nuanced, research-driven, and socially grounded examination of how young people in urban India navigate adulthood and romantic relationships in an era of rapid transformation. Situated at the intersection of tradition and modernity, Indian youth today negotiate education, careers, family expectations, digital cultures, and intimate aspirations in complex ways. This book captures that lived reality with academic rigour and human depth.
The volume begins by highlighting why delayed adulthood and romantic relationships are significant in contemporary India. It situates “emerging adulthood” within the Indian socio-cultural context and presents empirical evidence on how youth perceive intimacy, commitment, and future planning. Moving beyond stereotypes, it reveals the nuanced ways in which romance unfolds—often quietly, sometimes rebelliously, and always within the layered frameworks of familial and social relationships.
Through a robust research blueprint and methodological clarity, the book examines socio-demographic backgrounds, family structures, and urban settings that shape youth experiences. It introduces a typology of romantic engagement and explores patterns of delayed commitment, highlighting how parental positions, peer groups, and media cultures influence choices, conflicts, and negotiations. The work also explores behavioural patterns and coping strategies adopted by young people across various temporal and situational contexts.
What sets this book apart is its grounding in social work values. The final unit offers thoughtful, practice-oriented insights for educators, counsellors, researchers, and policymakers. Rather than moralising or romanticising youth experiences, Dr. Pooja adopts a compassionate and evidence-based lens that respects agency while acknowledging vulnerability.
This book is an essential resource for students and practitioners of social work, psychology, sociology, and youth studies. It speaks equally to parents, educators, and anyone seeking to understand the inner worlds of urban Indian youth as they navigate love, identity, and the uncertain pathways to adulthood.”
Urban Indian Youth Navigating Adulthood and Romance: A Social Work Perspective
Estimated delivery dates: May 25, 2026 - May 29, 2026
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Dr. Pooja is a social work scholar, educator, and researcher
whose work centres on romantic relationships, urban youth,
and public health in contemporary India. She holds a PhD in
Social Work from the University of Delhi, where her doctoral
research examined romantic relationships during emerging
adulthood in urban contexts. With an interdisciplinary
academic background in social work, sociology, psychology,
and mass communication, her scholarship bridges theory,
practice, and policy-oriented engagement.
Dr. Pooja currently serves as Consulting Regional
Coordinator with Aditi Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi,
in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Organization
and Tata Institute of Social Sciences, leading large-scale
evaluation initiatives across North India. She has previously
taught at IIM Rohtak and Bhopal School of Social Sciences,
designing innovative courses in sociology, psychology, and
social work while mentoring students in research and
community engagement.
A UGC-NET-JRF awardee and recipient of the Best Paper
Award at an international conference, her research has
appeared in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. She
has presented her research findings at the prestigious
International Association of Relationship Research
conference. Her work is guided by a strong commitment to
emancipatory and strength-based social work, focusing on
identity, intimacy, and empowerment in rapidly changing
urban societies. Through scholarship and practice, she
continues to shape conversations on youth, relationships, and
socially responsive interventions.
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| Weight | 0.75 kg |
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| Dimensions | 22.9 × 14.87 × 3 cm |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
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