HDFS 401 1st Edition Lecture 17Outline of Last Lecture II. Family Variation: Social Class & Culture a. Asianb. African-AmericanIII. The Changing American FamilyIV. Working MothersV. Parenting After Thirty a. Older Mothersb. Older Fathers VI. Same Sex Parenting VII. Parenting AloneVIII.Divorcea. Effects on ChildrenOutline of Current Lecture IX. Children & Divorcea. Who is affected X. Chapter 8:Peers XI. Parents Type of Play XII. Children’s Social Years Current LectureChildren & Divorce: - Depends on the age of the children how divorce effects themo Infancy (attachment)o Preschool (confusion, anxious, fearful)o School-age (shock, worry, do not understand, sad) - Who is affected most: o Research = divided may be worse for boys Loss of father figure potentially Socialized to not show emotions - Individual characteristics may play a role o Psych. Healthy, happy, & confident. Adjust better than children with problems before divorce o Intelligence These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Temperament Chapter 8: Peers Definitions and Distinctions: Peer vs. Friend Developmental Patters of Interaction:- 1st encounter: infancy - 6 months – babies touch each other, look at each other, and are responsive to one another Social exchange between toddlers - Age 1-2: turn taking, imitation, positive affect- 2-3: share meaning (pretend play) Parent’s Type of Play:- Onlooker Play (no interaction) - Parallel Play (sitting next to them but no engaging) - Associative Play (play with each other but no goals) - Cooperative Play (reach goals) Peer Society in School Years: Age & Gender – preference for & companionship with age increases - Gender becomes important Modeling Behavior - Children learn a great deal about how to observe the actions of their peers- Children are most likely to imitate peers older, more powerful, & more prestigious- Peers also try to actively influence Social Comparison - Important for self-esteem - Using peers as a source of comparison is adaptive Peer Status - Acceptance & rejection - Sociometric techniqueo Popular children o Average Children o Neglected Children o Controversial Children (don’t fit into a category) o Rejected
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