Social interaction refers to the mutual stimulation and response between individuals or groups through symbols, language, and ideas. It is the foundation of society and socialization. There are different forms of social interaction between individuals, from person to person, between an individual and group, and between groups. Social interaction can be symbolic, involving the communication of thoughts and feelings, or functionalist, involving people acting out social roles. Key types of social interaction include exchange, competition, conflict, cooperation, and accommodation between cooperation and conflict.
Social interaction refers to the mutual stimulation and response between individuals or groups through symbols, language, and ideas. It is the foundation of society and socialization. There are different forms of social interaction between individuals, from person to person, between an individual and group, and between groups. Social interaction can be symbolic, involving the communication of thoughts and feelings, or functionalist, involving people acting out social roles. Key types of social interaction include exchange, competition, conflict, cooperation, and accommodation between cooperation and conflict.
Social interaction refers to the mutual stimulation and response between individuals or groups through symbols, language, and ideas. It is the foundation of society and socialization. There are different forms of social interaction between individuals, from person to person, between an individual and group, and between groups. Social interaction can be symbolic, involving the communication of thoughts and feelings, or functionalist, involving people acting out social roles. Key types of social interaction include exchange, competition, conflict, cooperation, and accommodation between cooperation and conflict.
Social interaction refers to the mutual stimulation and response between individuals or groups through symbols, language, and ideas. It is the foundation of society and socialization. There are different forms of social interaction between individuals, from person to person, between an individual and group, and between groups. Social interaction can be symbolic, involving the communication of thoughts and feelings, or functionalist, involving people acting out social roles. Key types of social interaction include exchange, competition, conflict, cooperation, and accommodation between cooperation and conflict.
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Dramaturgy
Note 3 Social Interaction Refers to the mutual inter-stimulation & response between 2 or more persons and groups through symbols, language, gestures, & expression of ideas.
The foundation of society. Without interaction there
would be no group life. For instance, interaction is the major processes for the socialization of an individual from birth to death, which exists in every culture. Merrill: “Social interaction is the process of contact
where the behavior modifies slightly.”
Definition of Social Interaction
Dowson & Getty:
“Social interaction is a process whereby men
inter-penetrate the mind of each other.
Forms of Social Interaction Between Individual and Individual ◦ Example: Doctor to Patient
Person-to-person ◦ Example: Mother to daughter
Individual – Group ◦ Singer / Band to audience
Group to Group ◦ Army – Rebel group 2 Approaches to Social Interaction Symbolic ◦ It refers to the communication of thoughts and feelings between individuals that occurs by means of symbols – such us words, gestures, facial expressions, and sounds.
Functionalist view ◦ - human interactions involves little more than people acting out roles (parent, child, worker) based on social script, much as theatrical actors take their lines from a play. ◦ Types of Social Interaction
Exchange ◦ Individuals, Groups, Societies interact in an effort to receive a reward for their actions.
Reciprocity The idea that if you do something for
someone, they ower you something in return Rewards can be Material and Non-Material
Exchange Theory ◦ People are motivated by self-interest ◦ Rewarded behavior tends to be repeated Competition ◦ 2 or more persons or groups oppose each other to achieve a goal that only one can attain.
◦ Follows accepted rules of conduct.
◦ Positive but can lead to conflict.
Conflict ◦ Deliberate attempt to control by force, oppose, or harm the will of another person
◦ Conflict has few rules of conduct
Competition Conflict •Main emphasis is on achieving a •Main emphasis is on defeating the goal opponent
•Friendly and has positive effects •Aggressive and could lead to bad outcomes. •Has rules and regulations that each should follow •No Rules applied. Win or to defeat an opponent at all costs regardless of rules and proper conduct Cooperation ◦ Occurs when 2 or more persons or groups work together to achieve a goal that will benefit many people.
◦ Can be used with other forms of interaction
◦ A way of getting things done.
ACCOMMODATION ◦ State of balance between cooperation and conflict ◦ Give up a little and taking a little Types of Accomodation Compromise ◦ Two parties both give up something to come to an agreement
Mediation ◦ A third party acts as a counselor in helping two parties reach an agreement
Truce ◦ Brings a halt to conflict until a compromise is reached.
Arbitration ◦ A third party makes a decision that is binding on all parties
