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Exploring the implications of social change for human development: perspectives, issues and future directions
1Department of Applied Psychology-Human Development, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Summary
Social change significantly impacts human development, influencing cognition and behavior. Integrating diverse cultural practices fosters adaptive competencies for a globalized world.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Sociocultural Anthropology
Background:
- Studies explore social change's impact on human development.
- Utilizes Greenfield's (2009) theoretical framework.
- Investigates links between sociodemographic factors and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine implications of social change for human development.
- Integrate diverse perspectives for a pluralist-constructive approach.
- Understand adaptation to a changing global community.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of studies within Greenfield's framework.
- Examination of sociodemographic features (e.g., commercialization, schooling).
- Discussion of pluralist-constructive perspective.
Main Results:
- Sociodemographic features correlate with individual cognition and social behavior.
- Diverse cultural values and practices shape sophisticated competencies.
- Highlights key issues in understanding human development.
Conclusions:
- Social change is a critical driver of human developmental trajectories.
- Integrating diverse societal values enhances adaptive competencies.
- Recommends future research directions for the field.
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