Lecture Three: Research Methods and Socialization I

I. Research Methods

A. Experiments

B. Naturalistic Observation

C. Archival/Secondary

D. Surveys

II. Socialization Part I

A. Three Perspective on Socialization: Nature versus Nurture

A. Developmental

B. Social Learning

C. Social Structure

B. Agents of Socialization: The big 3 for childhood

A. Family

B. Peers

C. School

D. Other Influences: Religion, Mass Media, Social Class, Racial/Ethnic Identity