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I Need You!: The Importance of Social Relationships With Significant Others for the Child's Development

I Need You!: The Importance of Social Relationships With Significant Others for the Child's Development
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Author(s): Nadia Hristova Koltcheva (New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 40
Source title: Clinical Applications of Pediatric Neuropsychology from Infancy to Adolescence
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kalliopi Megari (City College, University of York, Greece)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9689-6.ch004

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Abstract

Human relationships are not only timeless but remain a critical area of study in our ever-changing world. This chapter explores the vital role of social relationships in shaping human development, emphasizing their profound influence on brain development, cognitive, emotional and social domains. Grounded in foundational frameworks such as Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model, Bowlby's Attachment Theory, and Rohner's Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection Theory, alongside cutting-edge neuroscience research, it examines how early interactions with caregivers and other key figures provide essential scaffolding for human being development and functioning. By integrating findings from various research studies, the chapter highlights the essence of relationships in shaping human development and lifelong well-being. Key themes include a brief overview of human development, biological predispositions to social interactions, environmental influences, and gene-environment interactions.

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