Opportunities for the social adaptation of early childhood within the family

• Rahima Mahmudova Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0595-9898

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17639974

Keywords: family, Azerbaijani mentality, mother-child relationships, early childhood, sociological analysis

Abstract

The study of social behavior has generated an interdisciplinary approach between psychology, social psychology and sociology. This theoretical convergence allows us to address social adaptation as a key expression of individual self-identification and its evolution, highlighting its relevance in the contemporary analysis of social and personal dynamics. The results of a study conducted in 2023 with 17 families with young children, characterized by adverse conditions (in terms of marital relationships, living conditions, and income levels), are presented, the findings revealed indications of authoritarian hypersocialization, in which the emphasis on a desired behavior mod- el does not always align with the social norms that govern the upbringing of younger generations. Instead, in families with more favorable conditions, parenting challenges tend to focus on material well-being, the health of children and parents, and disagreements about appropriate parenting methods. The influence of the previous generation (grandparents) plays a significant role in shaping family dynamics. Children raised in dysfunctional or single-parent homes have marked differences compared to their peers. They tend to have low self-esteem, which is often linked to family conflicts that negatively affect their moral and emotional well-being. Conversely, in families where both spouses contribute equally to the family budget, organize leisure activities, and share responsibility for parenting, the process of socializing children tends to be more successful.

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