Developmental Psychology

Socio-emotional development in childhood

Aim

To explore the interconnectedness of emotional and social competence, their development in childhood, and their significance for positive outcomes

Learning outcomes

Identify and explain the three core components of emotional competence.
Describe the developmental trajectories of each component.
Describe the theoretical perspectives on emotional development.
Identify key descriptive markers of emotional development.
Discuss the benefits of emotional competence.
Explain the central role of emotions in understanding development.
Discuss the clinical concerns related to emotional development.

Key terms
Social competence
Emotional development
Emotional regulation
Functionalist theory
Dynamical systems theory
Bio-ecological framework
Protective factors
Interpersonal cues
Problem-solving
Goal-oriented behavior

Question for thought before reading:

Where are your emotional and social strengths when it comes to interacting with people, and where are your weaknesses?
How would you foster emotional and social competence in your classroom?


Denham S. von Salich M. Olthof T. Kochanoff A. Caverly S. 2002 . Emotional and Social Development in Childhood. In Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development Wiley Blackwell Handbooks of Developmental


This article is particularly valuable for the Table 1 (Noteworthy Markers of Emotional Development Ratio to Social Interaction) and for the Table 2 that lists skills of emotional competence)

Saarni C. Emotional Development in Childhood. In: Tremblay RE, Boivin M, Peters RDeV, eds. Lewis M, topic ed. Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development [online]. https://www.child-encyclopedia.com/emotions/according-experts/emotional-development-childhood. Published September 2011. Accessed March 19, 2021.
Thompson, R. A. (2001). Infancy and Childhood: Emotional Development, 7382-7387. https://doi.org/10.1016/B0-08-043076-7/01707-1
Downloaded from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291069180_Infancy_and_Childhood_Emotional_Development
Exercise questions after reading

 How are emotional and social competence intertwined in development?
 What are the three core components of emotional competence?
 What are the challenges in studying emotional competence in cross-cultural contexts?
 What are the key theoretical perspectives on emotional development?
 What are some of the descriptive markers of emotional development in relation to social interaction?
 What are the benefits of emotional competence for children and adolescents?
 Why are emotions central to understanding development in infancy and childhood?
 How do emotions contribute to the development of social competence, intellectual achievement, and self-understanding?

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