Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resocialization
noun
/ˌriːˌsoʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of learning new norms, values, and behaviors when an individual undergoes significant changes in their life.
Examples
- The resocialization of former prisoners can help them reintegrate into society.
- After moving to a new country, resocialization is essential to adapting to the local customs.
- Therapeutic communities often focus on the resocialization of individuals with addiction issues.
Meaning
Resocialization involves the replacement of old behaviors with new ones, often as a result of a life transition or traumatic event.
Synonyms
- reacclimation
- reorientation
- rehabilitation
