Peer-reviewed article
The Connection between Effective Communication and Child Development and Well-being
Nino Gagunashvili ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This peer-reviewed article examines how effective communication between children and their caregivers (parents and preschool institutions) supports child development and emotional well-being. The authors argue that emotional well-being—including the ability to understand emotions, build relationships, and cope with adversity—is fundamental to healthy cognitive, social, and academic development. The study surveyed 512 parents of young children in Tbilisi preschools to explore how communication practices align with children's developmental stages.
Key points
- Emotional well-being is a critical factor in child development across cognitive, social, and academic domains
- Communication is identified as a basic human need and integral to social development
- Caregivers and educational institutions should tailor communication to match children's developmental characteristics
- Child participation as an active individual in the communication process is important
- An empirical study of 512 parents in Tbilisi preschools examined communication practices
Limitations
The document provides limited detail on the empirical study's findings, methodology, or outcomes. It is unclear what specific recommendations or evidence-based practices emerged from the research.
Abstract
The article analyzes the importance of communication as an important factor in the future well-being of a child in the development process. Many researchers and scientists emphasize the fundamental importance of emotional well-being in child development. Emotional well-being includes a number of abilities, including the ability to understand and regulate emotions, establish positive and meaningful relationships, and cope effectively with adversity. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the crucial role of emotional well-being and its impact on various aspects of child development, including cognitive, social, and academic development. The article discusses the importance of communication for a child's emotional well-being and, consequently, for a positive course of development. Communication is a basic human need and an integral part of social life. It is a process that continues as long as a person exists. In this context, the environment (parents, educational institutions) that care for children should promote their development by communicating with children in accordance with the stage of development. One of the easiest and most effective ways to communicate effectively with children is to know their developmental characteristics. Individuals need communication to learn about themselves and their environment. From this perspective, the article discusses the main characteristics of communication and the importance of effective communication for the well-being of the child. It aims to highlight the participation of the child as an individual in the communication process and preschool institutions as an important link in this process. The paper includes a review of various scientific literature and the results of an empirical study conducted in Tbilisi preschool institutions using a quantitative research method and involving 512 parents of young children.