Section: 2.9 - Social, Cultural, and Environmental/Community Factors Influencing Child Development | Pediatric Nursing Part 1 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Discuss how social, cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic factors impact a child’s growth & development (e.g., school environment, peer groups, social roles, media, etc.,).
    • Discuss the nurse’s role in providing care to children and families from various social, community, and cultural backgrounds.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 55 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the sections "Introduction" and "Factors Affecting Growth and Development." (5 minutes)

      StatPearls Publishing

    • Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

      National Institute of Health.

    • Read the sections “Family Influence, Peer Influence, School Influence and Conclusion”. (13 minutes)

      World Journal of Education.

    • Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      Kids Health.

    • Read the section “ Community”. (10 minutes)

      Institute of Medicine (US) and National Research Council (US) Committee on the Science of Adolescence

    • Read the entire page. (1 minute)

      Child Information Gateway

    • Read the entire page. (12 minutes)

      Maryville University

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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 2.9

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