7 February 2025 - 30 years ago, world leaders united around a groundbreaking commitment to put people at the centre of development. At the World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, they ...

A child’s social and emotional development refers to his or her self-esteem and behaviors when interacting with others. Predictable and stable interactions in a child’s early life provide a sense of ...

Researchers delve into the bilingual experience and its impact on children's context-sensitive perception of trust, offering insights into how language diversity can enrich and benefit children's ...

1 November 2024 - Global shocks and crises have become more intense, widespread and interlinked, creating consequential challenges to social development. Pandemics, violent conflicts and a spate of ...

We utilised a two-arm (intervention vs. active control) randomised intervention design. The study was conducted in a kindergarten setting where the intervention was delivered by teachers. All local ...

The Social Development Minister's standing by her changes to the welfare system. Louise Upston wants to slash the number of ...

While parents should do their best to promote kindness and empathy in their children, growing evidence suggests that even newborns may be inherently prosocial, showing a keen interest in helping, ...

Social robots are increasingly used to support children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development, yet systematic research on overarching themes remains limited. This study addresses the gap with ...

Boston, MA - March 15: Ally Rzesa, Editorial illustrator & designer at the Boston Globe (C) rolls as she plays Dungeons & Dragons with fellow Globies and friends at Tavern of Tales. (Photo by Jessica ...

Working directly with communities, the JSDF has funded nearly 800 projects in more than 90 countries, improving the lives and livelihoods of millions of people since 2000 In 2024, jointly with the ...