EXPLORING SOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN YOUNG CHILDREN: MATERNAL AND PATERNAL PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Social behavior encompasses the range of actions and interactions that individuals engage in within social settings. This includes how they communicate, cooperate, empathize, and form relationships with others. Social behavior is shaped by various factors, including genetics, upbringing, cultural norms, and environmental influences. Positive social behavior is characterized by traits such as empathy, cooperation, and effective communication, while negative social behavior may involve aggression, isolation, or lack of empathy.The present study aimed at investigating social behaviour in young children as assessed by both mother and father. The results found that the majority of the children were reported by parents as having above-average social awareness and social communication. Further, it was found that the majority were at average levels of social cognition and social play.