Contents
Series Foreword vii
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
Part I: Socializing in Everyday Life 1
1 What: The Many Forms of Socializing 3
2 Why: The Importance of Socializing in Our Lives 25
3 How: The Positive and Negative Effects of Socializing 47
4 Who: Psychologists’ Theories about Socializing 67
5 When: Socializing throughout the Life Cycle 87
6 Where: Socializing around the World 109
Part II: Scenarios 129
Part III: Controversies and Debates 141
Directory of Resources 161
Glossary 169
Bibliography 175
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