group socialization theory

a theory of personality development proposing that children are primarily socialized by their peers and that the influences of parents and teachers are filtered through children’s peer groups. According to this theory, children seek to be like their peers rather than like their parents. [proposed by U.S. developmental psychologist Judith Rich Harris (1938– )]

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Psychology term of the day

November 25th 2024

procedural justice

1. in legal proceedings, the use of methods and procedures that are fair and impartial, as distinct from the making of just decisions. The various rules governing how witnesses are questioned and what evidence is admitted into court are examples of the application of procedural justice within the legal system.

2. see organizational justice.