This work posits that young people anticipate the transition to adulthood with a possible future adult self in mind and such orientation mediates their present decisions. Although there is a subjective emphasis by young people on individual negotiation and control in the construction of their possible adult selves, it is nonetheless demonstrated that traditional determinants of social reproduction such as class of origin, family background, place of residence and gender remain influential. Therefore there is utility in the concept of "structured possible selves". Through identifying the main...