key term - Later Social Development

Definition

Later social development refers to the changes and growth that occur in an individual's social skills, interactions, and relationships as they progress through life.

Related terms

Attachment Theory:

This theory suggests that early attachments formed with caregivers influence an individual's later social development.

Socialization: The process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors of their society or culture.

Peer Group:

A group of individuals who are similar in age or developmental stage and share common interests or activities.