KNOWING ABOUT CHILDREN EMOTIONS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT IN CULTURAL CONCEPTS

Abstract

This article examines various aspects of emotion, exploring its concepts, forms, and complex interactions with cultural context. From a psychological perspective, emotions are described as temporary psychophysiological reactions that include subjective feelings, bodily sensations, and behavioral tendencies. Emotions, ranging from fear, anger, jealousy, sadness, curiosity, joy to compassion, have a significant impact on a person's mental and physical health and social interactions. In particular, cultural norms and values have a major influence on the expression, perception, and management of emotions. Susanti (2014) outlines seven main emotions: fear, anger, jealousy, sadness, curiosity, joy, and affection, each of which shows different behavioral and physiological patterns. For example, fear includes feelings of shame, discomfort, and anxiety, whereas anger is an impulsive or distressing response caused by obstacles or disappointment. Apart from that, parental influence also plays an important role in children's emotional development. Multicultural parenting styles, which combine different cultural norms, result in a unique approach to emotional parenting. However, cultural distance can cause differences in emotional expression between family and society. Cultural diversity not only influences individuals' emotional experiences but also shapes social norms regarding the expression and resolution of emotions. Understanding emotions requires recognition of the dynamic cultural foundations that underlie them. Cultural heritage, social norms, and family dynamics together shape an individual's emotional landscape, encouraging diverse ways of expressing and interpreting emotions. Therefore, this article emphasizes them importance of appreciating cultural diversity to understand the intricacies of humanm emotions and foster cross-cultural understanding and empathy.