socialization

[so″shal-ĭ-za´shun]

the process by which society integrates the individual, and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways.

anticipatory socialization the learning of expectations for a role prior to placement in a new situation where the role should be assumed.

so·cial·i·za·tion

(sō'shăl-i-zā'shŭn),

1. The process of learning attitudes and interpersonal and interactional skills that are in conformity with the values of one's society.

2. In a group therapy setting, a way of learning to participate effectively in the group.

[L. socius, partner, companion]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

so·cial·i·za·tion

(sō'shăl-ī-zā'shŭn)

1. The process of learning attitudes and interpersonal and interactional skills that are in conformity with the values of one's society.

2. In a group therapy setting, a way of learning to participate effectively in the group.

[L. socius, partner, companion]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Socialization

Process by which new members of a social group are integrated in the group.

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Patient discussion about socialization

Q. how to treat my social phobia?

A. there is a protocol for treating any kinds of phobias. it requires time and a psychologist. it's consisted of learning relaxation methods and doing everything in small steps until you can handle your phobia.

Q. Social Anxiety I have found myself wondering more and more about social anxiety. My partner seemed to develop social anxiety around the same time she was diagnosed bipolar. i am wondering how many of you also suffer from soical anxiety and if you feel it is a result of bipolar disorder (perhaps personal knowledge of the possible behaviours associated with the illness) or if it is a seperate and unrelated symptom?

A. hi,
social anxiety disorder is best defeated by groups like
the Toastmasters International or the dale carnegie course.
The nwork without drugs
David

Q. I am a social drinker and not an alcoholic. I am a social drinker and not an alcoholic. I had mild drink while being in college. I drink occasionally but get hit by these symptoms. Last night I only had rum & coke and a bottle of cider, and today I'm ill again. I mean, I know people get hangovers, but it seems like alcohol has a dramatic effect on my immune system.

A. Everyones system is different--YOUR body is telling you something?--maybe you shouldnt drink any more?----mrfoot56

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Experiment 1: Effects of socializing piglets prior to weaning on the behavior and performance of piglets and sows

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Popov and Bernhardt conclude from their analysis that under certain conditions, fraternity or sorority membership does have an effect on labor market outcomes--even when they "assume away" any correlation between productivity and socializing skills in order to focus on the decision-making and filtering process among students, fraternities, and employers.

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[??] (Socializing places being used)/(The total of available rooms) + [??](Interaction place being used)/(The total of interaction places available)

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Rath and Harter weren't the only ones wondering how anyone could manage to spend a quarter of every 24-hour period socializing. "We get a lot of follow-up questions when we're presenting these findings to clients," Harter says.

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Furthermore, it has been noticed that those adept at socializing are also good at their work since it encourages innovation and creativity.

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Participation in SNWs consists of "joining as a member and interacting with other network members by sharing audio-visual, contributing to forum discussions, exchanging views and ideas within communities of common interest, sharing sources of information, collaborating towards a common goal, and last but not least, searching for and socializing with similar interests"(Cachia, et al., 2007, p.

Social networking websites: an exploratory study of student peer socializing in an online LIS program

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Symptoms of depression include a lack of interest in activities that you once enjoyed, such as socializing. Other symptoms include persistent (two weeks or more) feelings of sadness, guilt or hopelessness, sleep and appetite disturbances, decreased energy, difficulty concentrating, restlessness or irritability, problems with memory, or thoughts of death or suicide.

Stay socially connected to keep your mind sharp: spending time with others makes life more fun--and new research suggests it also may help your memory

Specifically, it was found that those with SCI spent 25 percent more time in each occurrence of vocational, personal care, and socializing activities.

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Socializing with the Washington media becomes a priority even for the very highest.

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Socializing, however, also led to higher levels of fatigue; something the paper says has to do with whether workers feel free to decide if they want to socialize and who they're socializing with.

Working during lunch hours may not be as bad as believed

Specifically, maternal Neuroticism, Anxiety, and Trait Depression were related to negative strategies of socializing sadness, while maternal Agreeableness was correlated with positive socialization strategies.

Parental Personality and Its Relationship to Socialization of Sadness in Children