All articles tagged with #emotional development
A study from Peking University shows that children aged 5-10 transition from relying on facial cues to understanding emotions through conceptual knowledge, with neural and behavioral evidence indicating a developmental shift from perception to deeper emotional comprehension.
New research published in Psychological Bulletin reveals that individuals who experienced childhood maltreatment, such as abuse or neglect, are more likely to exhibit higher levels of alexithymia (difficulty in identifying and describing emotions) in adulthood. Emotional abuse and neglect were found to be the strongest predictors of adult alexithymia. The study highlights the long-lasting effects of early experiences of maltreatment on emotional development and emphasizes the importance of addressing child maltreatment to promote emotional well-being. However, more research is needed to establish causality and explore cultural differences in this relationship.
A study in Chile found that heavier-weight children tend to have lower social and emotional skills, with the link being stronger in girls. Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem, with approximately 39 million obese children worldwide. Aside from health problems, obese adults tend to earn lower wages and have more difficulty finding a job, which may be due to acquiring fewer cognitive and non-cognitive skills during childhood. The study contributes to the scientific knowledge about the psychological consequences of obesity in children.