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Affective Social Competence
Author(s) -
Halberstadt Amy G.,
Denham Susanne A.,
Dunsmore Julie C.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
social development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.078
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1467-9507
pISSN - 0961-205X
DOI - 10.1111/1467-9507.00150
Subject(s) - psychology , social competence , competence (human resources) , affect (linguistics) , social environment , developmental psychology , social psychology , cognitive psychology , social change , sociology , communication , economics , economic growth , social science
A theoretical model for affective social competence is described. Affective social competence (ASC) is comprised of three integrated and dynamic components: sending affective messages, receiving affective messages, and experiencing affect. Central and interconnected abilities within each component include awareness and identification of affect, working within a complex and constantly changing social context, and management and regulation. The dynamic integration of the components is emphasized and potential mediating factors are outlined. The model is placed within the context of previous research and theory related to affective social competence; how the model advances future research is also explicated for each component. Research with special populations of children is described to highlight the importance of affective social competence in social relationships and the promise of the ASC model for future research and practice.