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Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology
2016. Vol. 5, no. 2, 5–10
https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2016050201
ISSN: 2304-4977 (online)

Childhood in a changing world

 
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Abstract

The article presents a psychological and socio-cultural analysis of contemporary childhood. It shows that in modern conditions the development of society necessitates scholars to expand the scope of analysis of childhood beyond psychological paradigm. The processes of diversification become more evident, increasing the number of recognized patterns of childhood, which cannot be evaluated from the standpoint of the norm. From the point of view of methodology it means that we need to broaden the view of childhood and take into account the analysis of social and cultural contexts. The article shows that the view of a child as a future adult (childasbecoming)should be replaced by the view of a child at present time (child as being)

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Keywords: childhood, age, globalization, the periodization of mental development, individualization

Journal rubric: Developmental Psychology and Age-Related Psychology

OpenAlex citations: 87

OpenAlex topics: Psychology of Development and Education, Children's Rights and Participation, Social Representations and Identity

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Number of citations: 87

Topics

Psychology of Development and Education

This cluster of papers explores various aspects of psychology in education, focusing on topics such as the Zone of Proximal Development, inclusive education, cultural-historical theory, educational environment, psychological well-being, teacher training, learning motivation, adolescent development, social cognition, and digital learning. The papers delve into the intersection of psychology and education to understand the developmental processes and challenges in educational settings.

Number of works: 77596  |  Total number of citations: 232137

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Children's Rights and Participation

This cluster of papers focuses on the participation of children in research, policy, and decision-making processes. It explores various aspects such as children's rights, youth engagement, qualitative methods, ethical considerations, student voice, social research, and citizenship education.

Number of works: 32500  |  Total number of citations: 311034

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Social Representations and Identity

This cluster of papers explores the concept of the dialogical self, focusing on personal and cultural positioning, social representations theory, inner speech, identity construction, and qualitative inquiry. It delves into the dynamics of mind, semiotic mediation, narrative analysis, and the influence of globalization on psychological methodology.

Number of works: 33418  |  Total number of citations: 485923

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Article type: research article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2016050201

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For citation: Polivanova, K.N. (2016). Childhood in a changing world. Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology, 5(2), 5–10. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2016050201

© Polivanova K.N., 2016

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Katerina N. Polivanova, Doctor of Psychology, Professor, Academic Supervisor of the Centre of Modern Childhood Research; Professor of the Department of Educational Programmes, Institute of Education, HSE University, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7058-1232, e-mail: kpolivanova@mail.ru

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