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About the Social Development format

Social Development is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Early Childhood Education and Development, Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Social Development 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Early Childhood Education and Development Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Child and Animal Learning Development
ISSN0961-205X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.33
h-index144
i10-index1,105
Total citations88,986
Article processing charge$3,240
Top institutions publishing hereArizona State University
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Papers published in Social Development per year

38
2014
70
2015
57
2016
52
2017
88
2018
78
2019
68
2020
75
2021
83
2022
70
2023
65
2024
78
2025

Citation impact of Social Development by publication year

1.6K
2014
2.6K
2015
1.5K
2016
1.2K
2017
1.8K
2018
1.6K
2019
1.1K
2020
679
2021
721
2022
360
2023
156
2024
62
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Social Development

The Role of the Family Context in the Development of Emotion Regulation

Amanda Sheffield Morris, Jennifer S. Silk, Laurence Steinberg et al. · 26 Mar 2007

This article reviews current literature examining associations between components of the family context and children and adolescents' emotion regulation (ER). The review is organized around a tripartite model of familial influence. Firstly, it is posited that children learn about ER through observational learning, modeling and social referencing. Secondly, parenting practices specifically related to emotion and…

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The Nature of Social Competence: A Theoretical Review

Linda Rose‐Krasnor · 1 Mar 1997

Abstract Consistent with much of the research literature, social competence is defined as effectiveness in social interaction. Effectiveness is broadly considered, and includes both self and other perspectives. Social competence is viewed as an organizing construct, with transactional, context‐dependent, and goal‐specific characteristics. Four general approaches to the operational definition of social competence are identified: social…

The Uniqueness of the Child–Father Attachment Relationship: Fathers’ Sensitive and Challenging Play as a Pivotal Variable in a 16‐year Longitudinal Study

Karin Grossmann, Karin Grossmann, Klaus E. Grossmann et al. · 1 Jul 2002

Abstract This longitudinal study of forty‐four families explored fathers’ as compared to mothers’ specific contribution to their children's attachment representation at ages 6, 10, and 16 years. In toddlerhood, fathers’ and mothers’ play sensitivity was evaluated with a new assessment, the sensitive and challenging interactive play scale (SCIP). Fathers’ SCIP scores were predicted by fathers’…

Affective Social Competence

Amy G. Halberstadt, Susanne A. Denham, Julie C. Dunsmore · 1 Feb 2001

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…

Social Development template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Social Development format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Social Development template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Social Development use?
Social Development uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Social Development 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Social Development?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Social Development document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Social Development template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Social Development format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Social Development?
Social Development is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Social Development template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Social Development PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Social Development template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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