SOCIAL ADAPTATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES
Abstract
The social adaptation of preschool children represents a foundational stage in human development, where early interactions, emotional experiences, and environmental conditions shape the child’s future behavioral patterns and social competence. Preschool age is a sensitive period in which children begin to understand social norms, negotiate interpersonal relationships, and internalize cultural values. From a scientific standpoint, this process is not merely behavioral; it is deeply connected to cognitive development, emotional regulation, language acquisition, and neuropsychological maturation.
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