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Asociality refers to the lack of motivation to engage in social interaction, or a preference for solitary activities. Asociality may be associated with avolition, but it can, moreover, be a manifestation of limited opportunities for social relationships. [ 1] Developmental psychologists use the synonyms nonsocial, unsocial, and social uninterest.
Prosocial behavior. prosociality. Prosocial behavior, or intent to benefit others, [ 1] is a social behavior that "benefit [s] other people or society as a whole", [ 2] "such as helping, sharing, donating, co-operating, and volunteering". [ 3] Obeying the rules and conforming to socially accepted behaviors (such as stopping at a "Stop" sign or ...
Social alienation is a person's feeling of disconnection from a group – whether friends, family, or wider society – with which the individual has an affiliation. Such alienation has been described as "a condition in social relationships reflected by (1) a low degree of integration or common values and (2) a high degree of distance or isolation (3a) between individuals, or (3b) between an ...
Human sexuality is the way people experience and express themselves sexually. [1] [2] This involves biological, psychological, physical, erotic, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors. [3] [4] Because it is a broad term, which has varied with historical contexts over time, it lacks a precise definition. [4]
The label for this type of sexuality is called fraysexuality, belonging to those who only experience sexual attraction when they're emotionally connected to their partner. If you’re familiar ...
People need both stable relationships and satisfying interactions with the people in those relationships. If either of these two ingredients is missing, people will begin to feel lonely and unhappy. [7] Thus, rejection is a significant threat. In fact, the majority of human anxieties appear to reflect concerns over social exclusion. [8]
A social relation is the fundamental unit of analysis within the social sciences, and describes any voluntary or involuntary interpersonal relationship between two or more individuals within and/or between groups. [ 1] The group can be a language or kinship group, a social institution or organization, an economic class, a nation, or gender.
v. t. e. In political science, power is the social production of an effect that determines the capacities, actions, beliefs, or conduct of actors. [ 1] Power does not exclusively refer to the threat or use of force ( coercion) by one actor against another, but may also be exerted through diffuse means (such as institutions ). [ 2] Power may ...