Social Development Through the Life Stages

Question 1

Stages of play in Infancy and Early Childhood

Answer 1

• Solo play: Play on their own. Infancy. Explore environment. Self-reliant, learn by making mistakes, increase self-esteem.
• Parallel play: Ages 2-3. Play next to each other. Show interest in what others are doing.
• Cooperative Play: Ages 3-8. Widen social network group and form relationships. Important friendships.

Question 2

Social benefits of friendships

Answer 2

• Help with traumatic life event
• Maintain healthy lifestyle
• Avoid loneliness
• Sense of belonging, self-worth, confidence

Question 3

Effects of peer pressure on social development

Answer 3

• Adolescence: 9-18yrs. Enter puberty. Become independent. socializing outside family, more freedom.
• Peer pressure groups have greater influence on views, values, and opinions.

Question 4

Development of relationships with others

Answer 4

• Informal relationship: Develop within families, significant people. Start in infancy. Build trust, understanding, promote positive self-concept. Develop intimate relationships.
• Formal Relationships- Between people who are not related or friends. No emotional attachment. e.g. teachers, colleagues.

Question 5

Infancy & Childhood

Answer 5

• Need to become independent, do more for themselves. Start school, join clubs, activities out of home. Less reliant on close families. Make own decisions. Develop clear likes and dislikes.

Question 6

Peer influence in Adolescence

Answer 6

• Question sense of identity. question family values. Influence by peer group norms and values. Question choices and decisions. learn from real life experiences. Making good or poor choices.

Question 7

Starting Employment

Answer 7

-16-18yrs. Realistic and empowered. Status change from learner to employer. Adapt rules and routine from education to workplace. Financial Independents.

Question 8

Leaving Home

Answer 8

• Deciding to leave family home. Lower standards of living. New level of independence self-reliance. Household chores and work. Bills. Develop new set of skills.

Question 9

Middle Adulthood

Answer 9

• Fewer family responsibilities. Pursue hobbies and interest. Peak of career. Disposable income. More choice. Independent and freedom. Different social network and be able yo travel more. Pensions. Working longer or taking on part time when retired. Support for elderly parents. Independent lifestyle is restricted.

Question 10

Later Adulthood

Answer 10

• 65-75yrs. Remain active for busy social life. Enjoy freedom. Internet and media. Explore new interest and relationships. Keep in touch with family and friends. Disengage from society. Lonely and vulnerable time. Lose much of independence. Rely on others for care.

Question 11

Starting Family

Answer 11

• Develop parenting skills. New family. Sense of identity. Feeling of achievement. Major life change. Lifestyle changes. Financial difficulties. Making sacrifices. Making demands on time and energy.