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Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood - Coggle Diagram
Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood
Mental health
Mental health is not simply the absence of a mental disorder
Warm and loving relationship with parents
Positive self-esteem
Social competence and skills
Healthy friendships
School achievement
Emotional disturbances
Refers to long-term conditions that have a serious negative impact on a child's educational performance and experience.
anxiety disorders;
bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic-depression);
conduct disorders;
eating disorders;
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); and
psychotic disorders.
Development of the self in society
As children begin to master various skills and become more independent.
Children develop a sense of competency and industry when they discipline themselves to practice the skills appropriate to their age, such as phonics, writing, and arithmetic. When children believe that others are pleased with their work, they may become prouder of themselves.
The child in pair groups
Children initiate their own child culture, in which they adopt traits and customs from slightly older children and seek independence from adults. This peer-culture teaches children social lessons that are unique to their developmental stage.
In addition,
it may lead children to distance themselves from adult authority figures
. This is one reason why friendships in middle childhood are so influential to children’s behavior and attitude.
As children age, they seek friends who are like-minded and share interests with them. The quality and longevity of friendships increase, and children place more expectations on themselves and their friends.
The child in the family
A well-functioning family is able to meet five specific needs that occur during middle childhood.
The
first
need is physical in nature, such as food, water, and shelter.
Second
, the family should provide children with opportunities for success, which leads to self-respect.
Third
Another need is for positive peer relationships, and this is assisted by parents choosing good schools and neighborhoods.
