What Are the Different Ways People Use Their Social Networks

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Essay

What are the different ways people use their social networks? Detail at least two ways individuals develop their micro-level networks and contrast this with at least two ways individuals develop their meso-level networks.

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Definitions:

Social Development

The process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed for successful social functioning and interaction.

Exploratory

Pertaining to or designed for the purpose of discovering, investigating, or examining.

Kickball

A playground game similar to baseball, where players kick a rubber ball instead of hitting a baseball.

School-aged

A developmental phase typically ranging from 6 to 12 years old, during which children attend school and experience significant cognitive and social growth.