Socialization Boosts Self-Esteem
The more people socialize, the more self-esteem they develop. According to research in Personality and Individual Differences, people with more social skills have greater self-confidence. People who don’t socialize as often feel less confident about themselves.
The American Psychological Association asserts that this is a two-way street. Socializing creates high self-esteem, which in turn promotes stronger relationships. For this to work, social relationships, support, and acceptance must be positive, explains the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Negative socializing could lower self-esteem.
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