1. Socialization
Chapter 4 continued…

2. Socialization for Adulthood
As you become an adult, new roles develop in …
__________________ – discard old behaviour & change to new behaviour
___________________– allows people to learn & practice role behaviour before they take on the new role
Major questions in terms of socialization:
How do individuals form an identity?
How do individuals choose an occupation?

3. Identity & Self-Esteem
Who are you?
What is Self-Esteem?
How are these questions related to Symbolic Interactionism

4. Identity & Self-Esteem
Self according to Erikson:
Self according to Freud:
mature ego that is able to modify one’s ideas & action to fit into the real world in culturally appropriate ways
Self according to Daniel Levinson:
Self-Esteem – not only a sense of “who you are” but also a sense of “who you will be”

5. Decision Making Process
Define problem & your expectations for a solution
Identify the alternatives available
Evaluate the alternatives
Choose the most effective alternative
Act on the decision
Evaluate the decision
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6. Socialization within the Family
The family is … .
the primary role for your identity development
where people support you in completing challenging activities
where you acquire much of your personality
where you develop your race, religion & ethnicity
where you get instant feedback on your decisions – praise, discipline

7. The Role of School in Socialization
School is where you …
Develop competence – ability to accomplish things that are worthwhile .
Achieve your first step of independence
Get feedback from teachers & peers
As a adolescent can choose your peers

8. Preparing for an Occupation
Some people live to work, others work to live .
An American study suggest that 88% of women & 91% of men identify their work as a major part of their identity
Satisfaction in the workplace is linked to better health, lower stress levels, & the ability to balance home & work
Choosing an occupation is relatively new –

9. Families provide
Schools provide
Society provides

10. Research Study – The Seasons of Life
Read Page 105
Review Daniel Levinsons’s Research Study
Case Study – Ian Enters the Adult World
Read Page 120
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