**8. The benefits and advantages of socialization**

Socialization provides us the means *via* which we gradually become able to see ourselves through the eyes of others, learning who we are, and how we fit into the world around us [7]. Furthermore, to function successfully in society, we must learn the fundamentals of both material and nonmaterial culture, including everything from how to dress to what is appropriate attire for a specific occasion; from when we sleep to what we sleep on; and from what is considered appropriate to eat for dinner to how to prepare it using the oven. Without socialization, we are unable to function socially [14, 20]. Social cohesion might be possible through socialization [63].

#### **8.1 Advantages of socialization**

There are several benefits of socialization. Socialization reduces the loneliness, which makes individuals feel better, building constructive relationships unless

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individuals have bad peer groups as found in many schools, improving the growth and development of a person, occupying the mind and keeping it ticking so you can avoid things like dementia, a reduction in stress and anxiety, learning how other cultures or groups like to do things or enables in understanding their perspectives and attributes, and getting emotional, physical, and spiritual support [26]. Individuals and the cultures in which they live both benefit from socialization. It demonstrates how inextricably linked humans and their social worlds are. To begin with, society replicates itself through imparting culture to new members. It will cease to exist if future generations of society do not learn its way of life [17]. For a society to exist, whatever distinguishes culture must be passed along to newcomers. We discover who we are and how we fit into the world around us through socialization and social contact [8]. Furthermore, to function successfully in society, we must learn the fundamentals of both material and nonmaterial cultures, including everything from how to dress to what is appropriate attire for a specific occasion; from when we sleep to what we sleep on; and from what is considered appropriate to eat for dinner to how to prepare it on the stove. Our society's expectations for dining out are instilled in us through socialization. Different cultures' manners and customs are learnt through socialization [17].

Because university campuses are an open atmosphere, socialization is also very important in higher learning institutions. During their studies, students in an open atmosphere keep contact with others who are not in schools, such as friends, parents, and employers. When we say university students' socialization, we are referring to the process by which college students absorb social culture knowledge and grow into independent and mature persons. Two items will be considered in this case. Perspectives are from both the society and the individual. They still need to learn professional information from a social standpoint. On the other hand, people must develop a suitable philosophy for themselves, as well as a proper worldview and value idea. College students are a distinct social group with expectations and hopes from both their parents and society. However, there have been concerns in recent years of rising issues in numerous campuses. For instance, studies reveal that in China, students are suspended from school, skip courses, or even commit suicide, among other things. Anxiety, fragility, and other difficulties could be caused by social isolation and a lack of proper assimilation to the school and college environment. As a result, socializing may be a viable solution to the issues.
