Socialization and Social Interaction

By: Kc Aquino, Stephie Borlongan, Embi Nicolas, & Bianca Yuzon

IntroductionSocialization is knowing a

culture and being able to live in it. It is also a process wherein individuals learn and get new ideas from others surrounding them. In line with this, Social Interactions are events in which people attach meaning to a situation, interpret what others are tying to tell them, and respond accordingly. Their instances may occur accidentally, repeatedly, and regularly.

ObjectivesTo be able to point out the Agents of SocializationTo give further knowledge on the Socialization ProcessesTo talk about the stages in the Life Course To define Status and Social RolesTo define Personality and The Social Self

Agents of Socialization

Agents of Socialization

The Family – Responsible for determining one’s attitude towards religion and establishing a career

Agents of Socialization

Peer Groups – Group of people who roughly have same age or share social characteristics

Agents of Socialization

Education – Responsible for socializing groups of young people in particular skills and values in the society

Agents of Socialization

Mass Media – designed to reach a large audience through radio networks, magazine, television, etc.

Socialization Process

Socialization Process

A. Natural Socialization – Occurs when infants and youngsters explore, play, and discover the social world around them.

B. Planned Socialization – Occurs when other people teach or train others

Socialization Process

A. Postive Socialization – Based on pleasurable and exciting experiences

B. Negative Socialization – Occurs when others use punishment and harsh criticisms or anger to teach a lesson

Status and Social Roles

Status and Social RolesStatus

One’s position in society Relative rank that an individual holds

Social RolesSet of connected behaviors, rights and obligations

The Life Course

The Life CourseInfancy

0 to 2 years old

The Life Course

Toddler2 to 3 years oldWalk, talk, use the toilet Self control develops

The Life CourseEarly Childhood

3 to 8 years old Start of preschoolImpulses are channeled to fantasies

The Life Course

Childhood 9 to 12 years oldPractice logical and systematic symbols as a way of showing their intelligence

The Life CourseAdolescence

13 to 18 years oldStart of puberty “Who am I?” “Who do I want to be?”

The Life CourseEarly Adulthood

19 to 40 years oldDevelop sociopolitical views and occupational choice

The Life CourseMiddle Age

40 to 65 years oldDecline in muscular strength, reaction time, cardiac outputWomen experience menopause and Men experience andropause

The Life CourseOld Age

65 years old and aboveDecline in muscular strength, reaction time, stamina, hearing, sense of smell

Personality and The Social Self

Personality and The Social Self

PersonalityPatterns of behavior, thought and emotionWays of interaction

Social SelfSocial IdentitiesSelf - definitions

Socialization and Social Interaction

By: Kc Aquino, Stephie Borlongan, Embi Nicolas & Bianca Yuzon