In order for a transition to be recognized as such, it must be perceived as a transition by the individual experiencing it and awarded some significance. Goodman, Scholssberg, & Anderson (2006) also noted that type, context, and impact of a transition should all be considered in order to properly understand the meaning that a transition may have for an individual.
Goodman, Scholssberg, & Anderson (2006) also identified four key factors that influence one’s ability to cope with a transition, including situation, self, support, and strategies. These factors are known as the 4 S’s. The 4 S’s provide a framework for individuals to appraise how they are coping with the transition and what resources are aiding them in this process.
Schlossberg’s transition theory describes the transition process and key factors that contribute to one’s ability to…show more content… However, according to The Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research, research has been building to suggest that there is a strong link between young children's socio-emotional competence and their chances of early school success (Raver, 2002).
In fact, studies demonstrated that social emotional knowledge has a critical role in improving children's academic performance and lifelong learning (Zins, Bloodworth, Weissberg, & Walberg, 2004).
Children who are aware of their emotions and have good planning skills by the time they enter school also have a lower risk for problems of aggression and anxiety disorders.
When children have a lack of social skills and behavior regulation, academic and peer success can be difficult.
The authoritative, permissive, and authoritarian styles have been examined most extensively and are associated with different levels of social and cognitive competence in preschool children, children in middle childhood, and
