Within social psychology, there are three perspectives social psychologists use to analyze how an individual or group behave or interact in society as whole. Symbolic Interactionism, the first of the perspectives, focuses on symbols individuals use to interact with each other, hence the name of the perspectives. Social Structure and Personality focuses on how society shapes the individual. Lastly, Group Processes show how societal rules operate within groups. Each of these perspectives affect what individuals value and believe as well as society’s core values, thus making each of these critical to how society operates.
In the aforementioned paragraph, Symbolic Interactions shows how individuals place value on objects or ideas and how they use these values to discuss …show more content…
Social Psychologists study this perspective through statuses, roles, and social networks (Rohall). These statuses or rolls can also be understood through Symbolic Interactionism as these statuses tend to influences how individuals function in society. This interaction shapes one’s behavior and personality. Simon Evans states “the Self is not just influenced by context, it emerges from context” (Evans 515). Symbolic Interactionism supports Social Structure and Personality heavily as without the value of objects, such as currency or wealth, social structures such as social classes would not exist. Social networking has never been easier than in the 21st century with the creation of social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. Sites like these allow individuals to interact with those they normally would not be able to interact with as easily. The site LinkedIn even allows people to connect with professionals in their field. Although Symbolic Interactionism has strong influences within this perspective, social networking and structure shape even more so how individuals behave and interact with
In the aforementioned paragraph, Symbolic Interactions shows how individuals place value on objects or ideas and how they use these values to discuss …show more content…
Social Psychologists study this perspective through statuses, roles, and social networks (Rohall). These statuses or rolls can also be understood through Symbolic Interactionism as these statuses tend to influences how individuals function in society. This interaction shapes one’s behavior and personality. Simon Evans states “the Self is not just influenced by context, it emerges from context” (Evans 515). Symbolic Interactionism supports Social Structure and Personality heavily as without the value of objects, such as currency or wealth, social structures such as social classes would not exist. Social networking has never been easier than in the 21st century with the creation of social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. Sites like these allow individuals to interact with those they normally would not be able to interact with as easily. The site LinkedIn even allows people to connect with professionals in their field. Although Symbolic Interactionism has strong influences within this perspective, social networking and structure shape even more so how individuals behave and interact with