
The Development of Emotional Competence (The Guilford Series on Social and Emotional Development)
Author: Carolyn SaarniPublisher: The Guilford PressPaperback:ISBN 10: 1572304340ISBN 13: 978-1572304345Hardcover:ISBN 10: 1572304332ISBN 13: 978-1572304338Synthesizing the latest research and theory with compelling narratives and case vignettes, this book explores the development of emotional competence in school-age children and young adolescents. Saarni examines the formation of eight key emotional skills in relation to processes of self-understanding, socialization, and cognitive growth. The cultural and gender context of emotional experience is emphasized, and the role of moral disposition and other individual differences is considered. Tracing the connections between emotional competence, interpersonal relationships, and resilience in the face of stress, the book also explores why and what happens when development is delayed. Review "Drawing on the latest research and an abundance of case material, Carolyn