week 8: individual development, middle childhood pt. 1

what ages are considered middle childhood?

• 6-12 years old

  • standard growth charts foe height, weight, and body mass

  • 5-8cm of growth (height) and about 2.75kg are added yearly)

• should monitor these trends to be able to compare to baseline

what are characteristic develops of the middle childhood stage?

• large muscle, hand-eye and fine motor coordination improves

• running, jumping, swimming

• writing and drawing skills develop

girls’ vs boys’ in middle childhood devleopment?

• girls develop fine motor skills before boys

• boys develop larger muscle skills

how does the brain develop in middle childhood?

• myelinization

  • improve speed and efficiency of neuron to improve cognitive processes and attention

what is a common childhood problem?

• poor sleep

  • main critical health issues in this age group

  • affect attention behaviour and emotional regulation

  • help nurses assess early growth and identity concerns early

what does middle childhood start the learning of?

• one self

  • develop a deeper understanding of themselves

• personality traits (psychological self)

  • recognize characteristics of themselves

• supportive environment and positive reinforcements → increase psychosocial development

what does the development of self-efficacy include?

• peer modeling (help them understand that they can do the same)

• social comparison

• encouragement from knowledgeable others (parents, teachers, health care provider, motivated children)

• real life experiences

• believe in their ability to achieve these tasks

what is the valued self in middle childhood?

• self-esteem

  • how children value themselves

how to relationships and social status impact middle childhood?

• friendships, peer acceptance

• promote emotional well-being

what is the central question of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development?

• “can i learn and succeed?”

• learning skills to complete tasks

  • industry: learning skills, completing tasks, and contributing at home or school feel child feel capable and proud

  • inferiority: repeated criticism, unrealistic expectation, or unfavorable comparisons with peers may lead children to doubt their abilities

what are nursing applications in regard to Erikson’s theory?

• involve children in achievable care tasks and decisions

  • teach them skills they are capable of doing e.g. puffer

• recognize effort, progress, and individual strengths

  • encourage them and tell them they did good job

• support school participation and peer connections during illness

  • give them time to complete assignment and do hobbies