The Development of Emotional Competence

The Development of Emotional Competence
ISBN-10
1572304340
ISBN-13
9781572304345
Category
Psychology
Pages
381
Language
English
Published
1999-03-20
Publisher
Guilford Press
Author
Carolyn Saarni

Description

Synthesizing the latest research and theory with compelling narratives and case vignettes, this book explores the development of emotional competence in school-age children and young adolescents. Saarni examines the formation of eight key emotional skills in relation to processes of self-understanding, socialization, and cognitive growth. The cultural and gender context of emotional experience is emphasized, and the role of moral disposition and other individual differences is considered. Tracing the connections between emotional competence, interpersonal relationships, and resilience in the face of stress, the book also explores why and what happens when development is delayed.

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