The Identification Process Of Adult Socialization

718 Words2 Pages

Socialization
The process of socialization is required for the identification process of individuals and groups from the interactions of individuals and groups within a society. The identification process is a process of individuals constructing self-concept, self-esteem, and self-image through the influence of agents of socialization. Self-concept is an idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others. Self-esteem is the confidence on one’s own worth or abilities known as self respect. Self-image is the idea one has of one’s abilities, appearance, and personality. Agents of socialization assist with the development of attitudes, beliefs, values, skills, and behaviors based on social norms and values. The attitudes, beliefs, values, skills, and behavior help with …show more content…

The level of socialization are primary, secondary, and adult. Primary socialization begins at birth and moves forward until the beginning of the school years. Secondary socialization occurs later in childhood and adolescence by the influence of non-family members. Adult socialization is adult roles which meet the needs and wants throughout the adult life course. Some examples of adult socialization are wife/husband/and …show more content…

Individual in society learn adaptation from the discrepancy between culture and social through socialization. Individuals learn to conformity, ritualism, retreatism, and rebellion. Conformity is non deviant behavior. Innovation is the acceptance of new cultural goals. Ritualism and overconformity to different standards for success through the rejections or abandoning conformity. Retreatism is the complete escape from society’s pressure and demands. Rebellion is the rejects of goals and means of society with attempts to create new goals and mean to their own

More about The Identification Process Of Adult Socialization

Open Document