Development psychology

Development psychology

Developmental psychology is an area of psychology that ermine on how people develop from childhood to adulthood. Originating in the study of new-borns and children, the area has expanded to include puberty, adult development, aging, and the entirety of one’s life. Development psychology is a wide filed with numerous specialisations such as a school counselor. After completing my education I would like to pursue a career as a school counsellor specialising children development psychology. Individual and group therapy and instruction are more important to school counsellor when it comes to treating mental health and behavioral issues.

In academic circles there are numerous research studies, which have been conducted in the area of developmental psychology. For instance, Fauth, Platt & Parsons (2017) conducted a study in England to examine “the development of behavior problems among disabled and non-disabled children in Britain.”

Research Study

The study above are aimed at investigating the “development of behavior problems among disabled and non-disabled” in the British context. The researchers ought to examine if children with disability (boys and girls) have different behaviours from tier peers who are not disabled. In their study, the research demonstrate that children with disability tend to have behavioural problems compared to their peers. Such a study provide critical information that pertaining to understanding the development psychology among children who have disability and those without disability. This is critical in my area of specialisation as school counsellor. The study provide knowledge on how I can examine and explain behaviour problem associated with development. Thus, implying I can be able to provide sufficient services to schools, especially those that have disabled children who have behavioral problems.

Reference

Fauth, R. C., Platt, L., & Parsons, S. (2017). The development of behavior problems among disabled and non-disabled children in England. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 52, 46-58.