B4 Social factors that affect

development
 Family dysfunction – parental divorce or
B4 Social factors that affect development
separation, sibling rivalry, parenting style

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m/watch?v=cKcNyfXbQz
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Watch the clip. Record the positive and negative aspects

related to a child’s development due to divorce.

Positive Negative

Divorce can also have an impact on the parents. Create a chart which outlines
positive and negative aspects of divorce in relation to the adults involved. Explain
each aspect.
For example. Someone may have been in an abusive relationship but their divorce
has now ensure their safety and they have become more confident in themselves.

Discuss how sibling rivalry and parenting styles can impact on an individuals development

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B4 Social factors that affect development

Sarah was 5 years old when her mum and dad divorced. Outline how this
divorce may have affected Sarah’s emotional development. (6 marks)

Negative outcomes of divorce:

• emotional trauma caused by divorce (1)
• grieving due to absence of father (1)
• uncomfortable with attention on her (1)
• feels responsible for brother and mother/anxious (1)
• lowered self-esteem/negative self-concept (1)
• depressed and sad/stressed/upset (1)
• missing friends to talk to (1).
Positive outcomes of divorce:
• closer relationship with mother (1)
• less arguing/stress at home (1)
• possible increase in external social support such as
extended
• family (1)
• possibility of step-siblings and a greater opportunity to
socialise
• (1).
• Accept any other suitable answers.

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B4 Social factors that affect development

In small groups investigate how the following social

factors can have an impact on a persons development.
Create a presentation that you will deliver to the rest of
the class. You must also produce revision material for
this section.

• Bullying – effects of bullying on self-esteem, self-

harm, suicide

• Effects of culture, religion and belief – beliefs that may

prevent medical intervention, dietary restrictions

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