Stanley Hall

Stanley Hall was a pioneering American psychologist and educator, best known as the founder of developmental psychology and child study. He emphasized that childhood is a crucial stage of growth, marked by distinct emotional and physical changes. Hall believed that understanding development could improve education and parenting. He also founded the American Psychological Association and promoted the scientific study of adolescence, emphasizing that this period involves significant psychological transformation. His work helped shape modern ideas about human development, emphasizing that understanding stages of growth is essential for supporting individuals through increasing challenges and changes.