How is the formation and duration of relationships connected to human development over the life span? Critically evaluate, using relevant life span development theory and research.

How is the formation and duration of relationships connected to human development over the life span?

Critically evaluate, using relevant life span development theory and research.

You can choose two consecutive life span stages, for a detailed analysis. Relationships you can focus on are

1. Friendships.
2. Family relationships such as parent-child relationships and/or sibling relationships.
3. Romantic relationships
4. In your essay, consider these aspects:
5. • Structure of the relationship (e.g., the types of social partners involved, is it a short term or long term) &
   • The processes underlying the formation of relationships (e.g., physical development, socio-emotional development, cognitive development).

   • Contextual influences on the relationship (e.g., culture, non-normative events).

   Evaluate critically the major principles and methods of life span development.

   • Apply knowledge and thinking to cultural questions in the psychology of life span development.
   • Critically Evaluate Adulthood.