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A4 Social development GapFill
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Learning to with others in society and develop positive relationships is how we develop socially. Social development occurs in a general, sequence. This sequence begins in infancy, when children learn basic social skills through . The importance of play was highlighted by Jean . There are different types of play depending on the life stage; these include solo, parallel, associative and play.
Friendship groups develop during the life course and have many benefits as they can help individuals to cope with negative life events, provide support and avoid . During young people become more independent, and peer groups can play a more important role in development. Peer groups can provide support but can also encourage risky behaviour and influence values, views and opinions. This is called peer . Young people in this life stage may begin to question their sense of and challenge or rebel against their family.
During adulthood individuals will leave home, start employment and even start a family of their own. They develop independence and employment and parenting skills that enable them to develop a wide range of relationships with others. Later, in middle adulthood, they may peak in their and achieve security that enables them to have more choice and freedom. During the final life stage of later adulthood, social development can be either positive or negative depending on health and other factors. Those with positive social development are often still and active and continue with relationships they have developed across the life course. Those with negative social development may have a decline in health, mobility and relationships due to reduced independence, income or interactions with others. This is called .