Hanging Out: The Psychology of Socializing

How does socializing and "hanging out" with friends play a key role in our lives? This book explores the world of socialization as it occurs in the United States as well as other cultures.

• Examines the ways people socialize at various stages of life, what we give and get as we socialize, and how people socialize across race and gender lines

• Explains the findings of classical and current research regarding socialization without using complex terminology

• Enables readers to gain a better understanding of the importance of socializing and how it influences our everyday lives

• Includes scenarios related to socializing that enable readers to contextualize scientific data and apply this information to real-world experiences