child well being Flashcards
why studying child well being is important
predictive value- childhood to adult outcomes
historical and geographical variability - insight about societies
challenging to define and measure - implications on legislation
child well being historical background 17th century
children as young as 8 years old worked as a servants
18th century statistics
1 out of 3 children died before their first birthday
1700-1760
gin craze
gin was widely available and cheap in GB
excessive gin consumption = increased crime and death
1760-1840
industrial revolution
over 50% of the workers in British factories were under 14
decrease in infant mortality rates due to
advances in medicine and public sanitation
improvements in nutrition
improvement in the care of babies
less neglect, accidents, death
what constitutes a good childhood
strong , healthy parent relationships safe environment good health basic needs good family income socialisation skills
developmental perspectives
focuses on deficits aspects in which children haven’t progressed adequately
focuses on relevant skills
children’s right perspective
tend to focus on the Childs strengths , potential , etc
fusion the present
mental state theories
hedonism
happiness determines our well being
desire based theories
subjectivism determined by the fulfilment of the individual desires
needs based theories
objectivism we all have needs such as relationships , truths beauty fulfilment of our needs
definition of child well being
a positive state of mind and body feeling safe and able to cope
methods of assessing CWB
observations
interviews
self report
UNICEF
Overview of child well being 40 indicators on material and well being health and safety educational well being family and peers relationships behaviour and risks subjective well being
