Family Matters
The primary agent of early socialization that teaches basic norms and values through direct instruction and observation.
What is the family?)
Groups of individuals, typically of similar age and social status, who significantly influence each other's behavior and attitudes, especially during adolescence.
What are peer groups?
Sources of information and entertainment, such as television, social media, and news outlets, that play a significant role in shaping public opinion and individual perceptions.
What is the media?
Institutions designed to provide formal instruction and knowledge playing a crucial role in socializing individuals into societal roles and values.
What are schools or educational institutions?
The shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society.
What is culture?
A style of parenting characterized by high demands but low responsiveness, often leading to children who are obedient but may lack social competence.
What is authoritarian parenting?
The pressure to conform to the behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes of one's peer group, which can lead to both positive and negative outcomes.
What is peer pressure?
The idealized or unrealistic portrayals of physical appearance often presented in media, which can influence individuals' self-perception and body image.
What is the media's influence on body image?
The official curriculum taught in schools, including subjects like math, science, and history, which transmits knowledge and skills deemed important by society.
What is the formal curriculum?
The unwritten rules and standards of behavior that are considered acceptable within a particular society or group.
What are cultural norms?
The process by which parents pass down their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors regarding things like politics, religion, and work ethic to their children.
What is the intergenerational transmission of values?
The process by which individuals learn the unwritten rules, expectations, and acceptable behaviors within a specific peer group.
What is learning peer group norms?
The way in which news and information are presented by the media, which can influence how individuals understand and form opinions about political issues and candidates.
What is media influence on political views or political socialization through media?
The unstated lessons learned in school about social norms, values, and expectations, such as punctuality, obedience to authority, and competition.
What is the hidden curriculum?
The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and behaviors of their own culture.
What is enculturation?
A family structure where a child is raised by a single parent, which can influence their social and emotional development due to different resource availability or role modeling.
What is a single-parent family?
The impact that close relationships with friends have on an individual's emotional well-being, self-esteem, and social skills.
What are friendship dynamics or the influence of friendships?
The messages and advertisements presented through media encourage individuals to purchase goods and services, influencing their values and priorities related to material possessions.
What is consumerism or the media's influence on consumer behavior?
The influence that educators have on students' academic performance, self-esteem, and attitudes towards learning, serving as significant role models.
What is teacher influence?
The sense of belonging and identification with a particular cultural group, often based on shared language, history, or traditions.
What is cultural identity?
The unwritten rules and expectations learned within a family, such as how to handle conflict, express emotions, or interact with elders, which significantly shape an individual's social behavior.
What are family norms or family culture?
A phenomenon where individuals adopt the behaviors or styles of their peer group to fit in, even if it goes against their personal preferences or values.
What is peer conformity?
The theory that repeated exposure to certain media content can shape an individual's perception of social reality, making them believe that what they see on screen is representative of the real world.
What is cultivation theory?
The system of rules and regulations within a school that socialize students into following societal laws and respecting authority.
What are school rules or institutional norms?
The deeply ingrained beliefs and principles that guide behavior and decision-making within a culture, often passed down through generations.
What are cultural values?