Social interaction - is one or several ways to implement social ties.Today, there are two positions as to whether to consider any social interaction effect or not.It can be assumed that only one of them can be regarded as an act of cooperation, which has received a response.
This form of communication is very important because it contributes to the development of both the individual and the whole system.Alone people unable to meet their needs, organize themselves comfortable (not to mention the psychological needs of interaction), and realize their dreams.
Before detailed examination of social interaction, it is necessary to define the concept of interaction: a two-way process in which people influence each other.
forms of social interaction
In modern science, there are three forms of this process:
- conflict.In this case, the parties have opposing positions, and they are hidden or open conflict with one another.
- competition.Here, the individual fighting among themselves for the value or wealth.Such collaboration does not imply open hostility on the basis of competition.
- cooperation.Is a creative form which increasingly enriches both sides of the experience, knowledge, and often leads to a positive result.Zdest individuals work together to achieve a common goal.
Social interaction: conditions
Sorokin identifies several conditions which are indispensable for social interaction:
- possession senses and psyche.Individuals by these means to realize that the other person feels using verbal and nonverbal signs: gestures, tone of voice, facial expressions, etc..
- Using a system of symbols.To understand the thoughts and speech of another person, it is necessary that he expounded them known expressions.Carriers of different languages, of course, also can communicate, but it will be incomplete interaction, since the perception of each other may be distorted.
Social interaction: the scope of the implementation
Depending on the area in which the interaction of the elements depends on the resulting experience.There are many such areas, and we are here we select the most extensive.
- political.Here there is a confrontation or cooperation of the authorities, or social movements.
- economic.Almost everyone got the experience of social interaction, because here comes the connection between employer and employee.
- Professional.Here, people act primarily as representatives of various professions.
- family.The most striking example - the interaction of family members during the marriage of their children when a family is associated with the other and there is acquaintance with the traditions.
- religious.The relationship with the representatives of different religions or atheists.
Social interaction: types
There are three types of social interaction:
- ideological exchange.People give each other different kinds of information, including personal reflections and objective facts.Strong-willed
- exchange.In this case, individuals coordinate their actions in order to achieve a common goal.
- exchange feelings.It encourages people to interact emotional sphere, they are rallying or disconnected on the basis of their emotional experiences.
Social interaction: types
Types of contact depends on how it is done:
- Verbal interaction (with words).
- Nonverbal (using facial expressions and gestures).
- physical.
