people or groups that affect our self-concept, attitudes, behaviours, or other orientations towards life

when we prepare for future life roles

the stage in child development in which children begin to recognize and interact on the basis of fixed norms and roles

the common behavioural expectations of general society

the informal teaching done in schools that socializes children to societal norms

the two components or phases of the self-reflective self

the self or self-image that arises as the reaction to the judgment of others

the distribution of impersonal information to a wide audience via television, newspapers, radio, and the Internet

the way people learn what is “good” and “bad” in society

the influence of our genetic makeup on self development

the influence of our society or social environment on our self development. This refers to the point that all personality and behaviour are "taught" through our never ending socialisation process. 

a group made up of people who are similar in age and social status and who share interests

A fairly stable configuration of feelings, attitudes, ideas, and behaviours that characterises an individual

the process by which old behaviours are removed and new behaviours are learned in their place

the unique human capacity of being able to see ourselves "from the outside"; the picture we gain of how others sees us

an individual who significantly influences someone else's life

the entire human environment, including direct contact with others

the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s beliefs, and to be aware of societal values

an institution in which members are required to live in isolation from the rest of society