Understanding Child Psychology: A Study on Mental, Emotional, Cognitive, and Social Development from Birth through Adolescence

Author(s)	Mr. Chandan Malick
Country	India
Abstract	Child psychology is the scientific study of how children think, feel, and behave from birth through adolescence. It focuses on their mental, emotional, cognitive, and social development, examining how these areas differ from adults and among individual children. This paper aims to explore the fundamental principles of child psychology, highlight the major theories and approaches, and analyze the impact of various social and environmental factors on a child’s growth. The research integrates both classical and modern perspectives, emphasizing how early experiences, parenting styles, and educational settings contribute to overall psychological development. The study concludes that understanding child psychology is essential for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals to support children’s holistic development in today’s dynamic world.
Keywords	Child Psychology, Emotional Development, Cognitive Growth, Behavioral Patterns, Adolescent Development, Mental Health, Learning Environment
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-10-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.57915

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