Psychology Press Child Development in a Life-Span Perspective - Psychology Press

This comprehensive volume brings together research from the Social Science Research Council Subcommittee on Child Development in Life-Span Perspective, offering crucial insights into how child development connects with broader life-span trajectories. The collection synthesises conceptual and empirical evidence to bridge these two important fields, examining the social, psychological, and anatomical factors that shape children's cognitive growth from early childhood through adolescence. Written by leading contributors and editors in developmental psychology, the book explores how contemporary theories and research methods illuminate the complex interactions influencing child development across different life stages, making it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to understand development within a comprehensive life-span framework.