Dr. Kannu Priya Kamboj
, Assistant Professor at Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling, India
Title: Its OK to feel what you are feeling: Reviewing Emotional Socialization Practices and Emotional Development from Lifespan Perspective
Biography
Biography: Dr. Kannu Priya Kamboj
Abstract
Emotional socialization refers to the process of understanding and learning to manage emotions, as well as the feelings of others among children. It is a crucial aspect of human development and has been the focus of much research in psychology. However, there are still several research gaps in our understanding of emotional socialization practices and emotional development. One significant gap is the lack of consensus on defining and measuring emotional socialization. Researchers have used different definitions and measures of emotional socialization, making it difficult to compare and synthesize findings across studies. Another gap is the limited understanding of the long-term effects of different emotional socialization practices on children's emotional development. While many studies have examined the short-term effects of various techniques on children's emotions, there is a need for more research on the long-term consequences of these practices. There is also a lack of research on the cultural and contextual factors that influence emotional socialization practices. There is a need for more exhaustive research to understand how these factors shape emotional socialization practices and their outcomes. In addition, there is a need for more research on the effectiveness of different interventions for promoting emotional socialization in children. While some interventions effectively promote emotional socialization in children, there is a lack of research on the long-term efficacy of these interventions and the factors that contribute to their success. Overall, this article explains the phenomena of emotional socialization with emphasis on the Indian cultural context and elaborates on the culture-specific nuances of the research gaps identified on emotional socialization practices and their impact on one's emotional development. It also builds heavily upon the need to focus on emotional development from a lifespan perspective and illuminates its importance in different spheres of life.