socialization
Learning group norms
Socialization is the process of learning to function in society—absorbing its norms, values, and behaviors.
Children undergo socialization through family, school, and peers.
The term extends to any adaptation to group expectations: workplace socialization, socialization into academic culture.
In a simpler sense, socialization is just interacting with others: The puppy needs more socialization.
To socialize is to engage in this process or simply to spend time with people.
Childhood care and training
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- role modelingDemonstrating behavior worth emulating
- peer influenceEffect of equals' opinions
- family influenceRelatives' impact on behavior
imitation · conditioning · interaction · child development · attachment · milestones · play · self-regulation
Absorbing into a whole
- acculturationAdopting another group's customs
- inclusionBeing made part
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
acclimatization · mainstreaming · belonging · incorporation · blending · naturalization · conformity · habituation
Traditional practices or import taxes
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- normsExpected behavioral standards
- valuesPrinciples held worthwhile
- beliefsAccepted truths, personal
rituals · heritage · etiquette · mores · enculturation · taboos · folklore · identity
Systematic study of peoples
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- kinshipState of being related
- enculturationAcquiring cultural norms unconsciously
- rites of passageCeremonies marking major transitions
structuralism · functionalism · cross-cultural · liminality · initiation · coming-of-age · tribal customs
State of fitting in
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- solidarityUnity among allies
collective · bonding · inclusion · affiliation · congregation · club · fraternity · sorority
Relationships between things
- minglingCasual social interaction
- schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
- meetupsArranged social gatherings
- conferencesOrganized professional assemblies
icebreakers · handshakes · introductions · small talk · mixers · outreach · engagement · referrals
Adapting species to captivity
- tamingMaking wild things gentle
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
- handlingTreatment or management
imprinting · pack behavior · herd dynamics · puppy classes · temperament · exposure · desensitization · human interaction
upbringing
Childhood care and training
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- role modelingDemonstrating behavior worth emulating
- peer influenceEffect of equals' opinions
family influence · imitation · conditioning · interaction · child development · attachment · milestones · play · self-regulation · emotional intelligence
assimilation
Absorbing into a whole
- acculturationAdopting another group's customs
- inclusionBeing made part
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
adjustment · acclimatization · mainstreaming · belonging · incorporation · blending · naturalization · conformity · habituation · familiarization
customs
Traditional practices or import taxes
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- normsExpected behavioral standards
- valuesPrinciples held worthwhile
beliefs · rituals · heritage · etiquette · mores · enculturation · taboos · folklore · identity · diversity
ethnography
Systematic study of peoples
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- kinshipState of being related
- enculturationAcquiring cultural norms unconsciously
rites of passage · structuralism · functionalism · cross-cultural · liminality · initiation · coming-of-age · tribal customs
belonging
State of fitting in
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
solidarity · collective · bonding · inclusion · affiliation · congregation · club · fraternity · sorority · commune
connections
Relationships between things
- minglingCasual social interaction
- schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
- meetupsArranged social gatherings
conferences · icebreakers · handshakes · introductions · small talk · mixers · outreach · engagement · referrals · contacts
domestication
Adapting species to captivity
- tamingMaking wild things gentle
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
handling · imprinting · pack behavior · herd dynamics · puppy classes · temperament · exposure · desensitization · human interaction · behavioral conditioning
- service dogsguide dog, seeing eye dog, guide dog trainer, guide dog training, golden retriever
- societyclass, citizen, culture, norms, class structure
- child developmentbaby, toddler, newborn, infancy, milestones
- social developmentfriendship, belonging, sharing, turn-taking, peer groups
- social skillsconversation, sharing, helping, listening, manners
- animal sheltersanimal shelters, no-kill shelters, shelter dogs, shelter staff, shelter volunteers
socializationinstinct
Innate behavioral tendency
innateness · hardwiring · genetic inheritance · nature · heredity
socializationisolation
Complete separation from others
social isolation · withdrawal · alienation · desocialization · seclusion
socializationautonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
self-reliance · nonconformity · independence · individualization · individualism