Recent studies of socialization are based on social interaction models rather than personal internalization models.Social interaction models emphasize that human beings are

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Social interaction models emphasize that individuals actively give meaning to their experiences, rather than just passively internalizing societal norms and values. This suggests that individuals are active decision makers in the process of socialization, rather than simply products of society or victims of economic forces. While human beings may be social creatures who seek approval from others, this is not the primary focus of social interaction models of socialization.

Recent Studies of Socialization Are Based on Social Interaction Models