SU LMS

SOCIAL INTERACTIONS

(Lecture outline- brief notes)

A social interaction is an exchange between two or more individuals
Social interaction is the way we act and react to those around us
social interaction includes those acts people perform toward each other and the responses they give in return.
It is a building block of society.
social interactions are the foundation on which, Social structures and cultures are made
Social interaction can be studied between groups of two (dyads), three (triads) or larger social groups.
By interacting with one another, people design rules, institutions and systems within which they live.
Every society has its Symbols, through which society communicate the expectations to the new person/s in that environment.

Social interactions include a large number of behaviors, usually divided into these categories.

Exchange relationships : Exchange is the most basic type of social interaction. Whenever people interact in an effort to receive a reward or a return for their actions, an exchange has taken place.

Competition: is a process by which two or more people attempt to achieve a goal that only one can attain. Competition is a common feature of Western societies and the cornerstone of the capitalist economic system and the democratic form of government. Most sociologists view competition as a positive thing - one that can motivate people to achieve goals. However, competition can also lead to psychological stress, a lack of cooperation in social relationships, inequality and even conflict.

Cooperation is the process in which people work together to achieve shared goals. Cooperation is a social process that gets things done; no group can complete its tasks or achieve its goals without cooperation from its members. Oftentimes, cooperation works together with other forms of interaction, such as competition. In a cricket match, for example, a team will work together (cooperation) while attempting to achieve a victory (a goal that only one team can attain).

Conflict relationship; conflict can bind people on opposing sides into groups and conflict can lead to required social change. Examples are war between groups, conflict within group, Litigation,

Importance of social Interactions

Establishes sense of “Self”
Learning of suitable social behaviors such as sharing, cooperating respecting property of other
Learn communication, cognitive and motor skills (Role of Play in social interactions)
Increase the capacity to make and sustain social interaction in social and professional life

How to improve Social Interactions

Citizenship Education and Community Engagement SOCIAL INTERACTIONS