Social-Emotional Development in Children and Teens

Social Competence

Ability to interact effectively within society.

Peer Influence

Peers become crucial for social development.

Stress in Adolescence

Increased stress from social interactions.

Identity Development

Children develop a sense of self and morality.

Self-Awareness

Understanding personal responsibilities and roles.

Work Ethic

Sense of responsibility towards work tasks.

Gender Roles

Expectations based on gender learned from various sources.

Moral Conscience

Understanding right from wrong based on social norms.

Kohlberg's Morality

Stages of moral development in children.

Interpersonal Conformity

Behaviors accepted for benefiting social groups.

Maintaining Social Order

Belief in following societal rules.

Gilligan's Theory

Women's morality focuses on care and empathy.

Moral Character

Influenced by caregivers' love and role modeling.

Moral Emotions

Feelings like guilt and shame affecting behavior.

Self-Concept

Definition of self through cultural domains.

Industry vs. Inferiority

Erickson's stage focusing on competence development.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Erickson's stage of self-discovery during adolescence.

Friendship Dynamics

Evolving nature of friendships from utility to cooperation.

Peer Groups

Provide community feelings and influence self-concept.

Emotional Expression

Learning socially acceptable ways to express feelings.

Need for Love

Desire for acceptance from peers and adults.

Fear of Future

Anxieties about future events and social interactions.

Imaginary Audience

Feeling of being constantly observed by others.

Anger Management

Older children express anger more verbally and indirectly.

Jealousy in Adolescence

Increased social comparisons lead to heightened jealousy.

Sources of Stress

Home, school, and peer relations contribute to stress.

Signs of Stress

Indicators include disordered eating and withdrawal.