Social psychology of the individual studies a person through the use of various connections and relationships.
The object of the sociology of the individual takes into account the inclusion of a person in the system of social and psychological ties, as well as the features of their interaction.
The subject of the sociology of personality - the features of human behavior and activity in the social sphere. At the same time, social functions and mechanisms for their implementation are taken into account. In addition, sociology takes into account the dependence of role functions on the change of society.
The personality structure in social psychology is viewed from two sides:
- As a platform of a certain activity, which is based on the development of society;
- as a social structure of personality.
A certain structure of the social personality allows a person to occupy a specific niche in society.
The study of personality in social psychology is carried out on the basis of activity and social relations, into which a person enters during life. The social structure takes into account not only the external but also the internal correlation of a person with society. External correlation determines the position of a person in society and his model of behavior, and internal correlation determines a subjective position.
In social psychology, personality adaptation occurs during the period of human interaction with different social groups, as well as during participation in joint actions. It is impossible to single out a specific situation in which a person will completely belong to the same group. For example, a person enters a family that is a group, but he is still a member of the group at work, and also a group of a section.
The study of personality in social psychology
Depending on the social qualities, it is determined whether
- Intellectual, which include self-awareness, analytical thinking, self-esteem, perception of the environment and possible risks.
- Psychological, which include the emotional, behavioral, communicative and creative abilities of the individual.
Social qualities are not transmitted genetically, but are developed throughout life. The mechanism of their formation is called socialization. Personality qualities are constantly changing, as the social society does not stand still.