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Social Development - Coggle Diagram
Social Development
Through the Life Stage: Middle adulthood
Fewer family responsibilities - can pursue their hobbies + interests
Peak of their career
More disposable income
Independence
Choice
Freedom
Establish different social networks
Travel more
Carers for grandchildren or provide support for elderly parents - restrict independent lifestyle
Through the Life Stages: Older Adulthood
Age UK; number of centenarians (rare population of individuals) living in the UK has risen by 73% in the last decade
Between 65-75 many older people retain active with a busy social life, enjoying freedom from a career
Take advantage of free bus passes = concessionary entrance costs
Devlop IT skills + use social media to keep in touch
Can be a lonely + vulnerable stage which means losing much of their independence + rely on others for care
Begin to disengage from society especially if partner or friends have died
Effects of peer pressure on social development
Between the ages of 9 and 18, people enter adolescence and puberty, at this stage there is a close link between emotional and social development.
Adolescence: gain more independence and freedom
Peer groups are extremely important during this stage because they have a greater influence on views, opinions and values.
Peer pressure can become challenging for families and teenagers due to the risk of bad influences and behaviours e.g., drinking alcohol and taking drugs.
Developing relationships with others
Relationships may be informal or formal
Informal relationships develop between family members and significant people in their lives.
In infancy they develop strong bonds which are built on understanding and trust
Informal relationships teach positive self- concept which prepares adolescence and adults for mutually respectful intimate relationships
Formal relationships: help develop relationships which are with people who aren't family or friends this includes teachers
Demand: confidence, self-esteem and skills
Don't have an emotional attachment but is crucial for social development
People who have positive relationships with family and friends are likely to have success developing effective formal relationships
Through the Life Stages: Peer Influence in Adolescence
Through adolescence they begin to question their sense of identity and who they are as they begin to separate themselves from their family.
They may begin to question their family' values and become influenced by peer group values and norms.
This peer pressure can lead to questions about decisions and choices which have been made on their behalf.
They learn from real life experiences about making the right decision and consequence when they make the wrong decision.
Through the Life Stage: Starting Employment
Through adolescence they begin to question their sense of identity and who they are as they begin to separate themselves from their family.
They may begin to question their family' values and become influenced by peer group values and norms.
This peer pressure can lead to questions about decisions and choices which have been made on their behalf.
They learn from real life experiences about making the right decision and consequence when they make the wrong decision.
Through the Life Stages: Starting a Family
This will provide new status and responsibilities as you develop parenting skills and becoming part of a family
Provides a sense of identity and feeling of achievement
Becoming a parent will bring major life changes including lifestyle, financial and sacrifice to put their child first
They are ultimately responsible as new parents for the child despite having family member's to support them
Through the Life Stages: Leaving Home
There is a clear line between leaving home and adulthood. Moving out is an important step towards independence.
In their early 20s lots of people decide to leave home their family home. Although many stay as they can't afford to move out due to studying.
Leaving the family home can cause:
self-reliance
juggling household chores
managing bills
Social benefits of friendships
Social benefits
Practical level
Cope with traumatic life events e.g., serious illness, relationship breakdown
Maintain healthy lifestyle e.g., regular exercise
Emotional level
Avoid loneliness
Sense of self-worth and self- confidence
Reduction of stress and depression
As you get older friendships may change depending on circumstances, and other priorities emerge including home commitments, vulnerable parents and caring for children may cause friendships to grow apart
Developing relationships with others
Young children
Form relationships based on play
Fall out with people quickly and make-up quickly
Older children
More complex relationships
Develop relationships developing a sequence
Able to start thinking beyond their own needs, develop meaningful relationships and see the world from a different point of view
Through the Life Stages: Infancy and Childhood
Infancy: Completely dependent on others for care. They will become more independent towards the end of their life including: feeding and dressing
Early Childhood: still dependent of parents/carers, they will gain wider experiences through school and clubs. At this stage they have limited choices of food, clothes and activities, this choice will increase as they get old as they will understand what they like and dislike.