Integrated Approach to Human Development : An Introduction

Contents: 1. Life cycle approach to development. 2. Social and cultural context in human development. 3. Identity formation. 4. Family. 5. Development of relationships. 6. Life skills in human development.

""Integrated Approach to Human Development: An Introduction" aims to introduce the subject matter of human development from diverse perspectives. The book tries to explore the continuity throughout the life span from infancy to old age. Data and research studies from diverse fields life sociology, anthropology, psychology and education have been incorporated so as to present a wholistic view of human development. Role of family, importance of relationships and identity formation have been discussed at length during the entire span of human life. The importance of mental health and need for counselling has been addressed. The book aims to empower the parents and caregivers by equipping them to deal effectively with children and adolescents and to understand certain distress signals and thus promote positive mental health. The book will definitely prove to be of use to students who are pursuing courses in psychology, child development, education and family and child development at university level."