The period when peers,the media,and other social institutions begin to heavily influence socialization beginning in later childhood is referred to as:

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Secondary socialization refers to the period when peers, the media, and other social institutions heavily influence socialization, beginning in later childhood. It builds on primary socialization, which occurs in infancy and early childhood through interactions with immediate family members. Formal operational socialization refers to the development of abstract and logical thinking skills in adolescence, while the generalized other refers to the internalized sense of societal norms and values. Young adulthood socialization is not a commonly used term in the field of sociology.

The Period When Peers,the Media,and Other Social Institutions Begin to Heavily