Nurture

Definition

Nurture encompasses the environmental factors and social influences that contribute to an individual's development and behaviors. It includes the care, education, and various experiences provided by parents, teachers, and society as a whole.

Related terms

Socialization:

The lifelong process through which individuals acquire culture, develop their personality, and learn the norms, values, and roles necessary for participation in society.

Environment: All external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of an individual which play a crucial role in their nurturing process.

Cultural Capital:

The non-financial social assets (education, intellect, style of speech) that promote social mobility beyond economic means