Desarrollo de la conciencia social y la mentalización en la infancia: implicaciones Educativas

This article examines the development of social awareness and mentalization during childhood, highlighting their significance for children’s overall growth. It underscores the importance of fostering an educational approach that promotes reflection on mental states and social interactions. The first section analyzes child development and conceptualizes social awareness from multiple disciplinary perspectives, exploring its relationship with mentalization and social cognition. Ultimately, the findings of this research allow us to suggest, based on their impact on education, the implementation of socioemotional education programs and the continuous professional development of educators and practitioners working with children and families. These initiatives should be guided by educational policies designed to support these practices. The objective of our proposal is to ensure high-quality education, in alignment with the United Nations’ fourth Sustainable Development Goal.