Emotional Development

Objectives a) To determine the stages of emotional development b) To identify the physiological needs of man c) To identify the emotional needs of man

Stages of emotional development

1) Learning basic trust vs Mistrust (hope) period of infancy 1 to 2 yrs of life. The child well-handled, nurtured and loved develops trust, security and basic optimism. If mishandled he becomes insecure and mistrustful. 2) Learning autonomy vs shame (will) about 18 months or 2 yr and 3 to 4 yrs old. The well-parented child emerges sure of himself elated with the new found control and proud rather than ashamed. 3) Learning initiative vs guilt (purpose)- Play age pre-school years (3 ). The healthy developing child learned 1) to imagine and broaden his skills through active play of all sorts including fantasy 2) to cooperate with others 3) to lead as well as to follow

Emotional development
Immobilized by guilt he is 1) fearful 2) hangs on the fringes of groups 3) continues to depend unduly on adults and 4) restricted to both in the development of play skills and imagination 4)Independent vs inferiority ( competence) school age to some junior HS the child learns to master the more formal skills of life ) relating with peers according to rules

Emotional development
2) progressing from free play to that of elaborately structured by rules formal teamwork 3) mastery of subject matter ( math, history, reading etc) The need for self-discoveries, Trusting , autonomous and full of initiatives and learn to be independent. Mistrusting child doubt the future , experience defeat and inferiority.

5. Learning identity vs identity diffusion (fidelity) Adolescence about 13 or 14 to 20

During successful early adolescence, mature time perspective is developed, acquires self certainty as against self-consciousness and self-doubt. Anticipates achievement against the feeling of inferiority. In later adolescent clear sexual identity is established. The adolescent seeks leadership and gradually develops sets of ideals.

6) Learning intimacy vs isolation (love)

The successful young adult can experience true intimacy-that makes possible good marriage or a genuine enduring friendship. 7) Learning generativity vs self-absorption ( care)- adulthood generativity, both in the sense of marriage and parenthood and in the sense of working productively and creatively.

8.Integrity vs despair (wisdom)

The mature adult develops the peak of adjustment, integrity, independence and dares the new. Works hard and has well-defined role in life, developed self-concept. He can be intimate without strain, guilt, regret or lack of realism and proud of what he createschildren, work or hobbies. The opposite of the above is he view life with disgust and despair

Physiological needs
1. Food 2. Clothing 3. Shelter 4. Education 5. Health and sanitation 6. Travel and exploration 7. Telecommunication 8. Aesthetic and warfare

Emotional Needs
1. Love-is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment 2. Affection- fondness, liking, a tender feeling toward another 3. Self-belongingness- ones need for interpersonal relationship 4. Self- actualization to realize ones full potentials