{"id":1554,"date":"2016-09-07T14:31:03","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T14:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1554"},"modified":"2024-04-30T22:49:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:49:05","slug":"text-social-conflict-and-resolution","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/chapter\/text-social-conflict-and-resolution\/","title":{"raw":"Social Conflict and Resolution Strategies","rendered":"Social Conflict and Resolution Strategies"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify common causes of social conflicts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Campus Parties and Hookups<\/h2>\r\nMany college students report that they have social limits not shared by some of their friends. For example, you may join a group of friends to attend a party off-campus where a lot of drinking is taking place, along with other activities you are not comfortable with. If this kind\u00a0of situation clashes with your personal, cultural, or religious values, you may feel best leaving the event and seeking out\u00a0other social settings\u00a0in the future. Angle your social interests toward people and situations that are compatible with your values and preferences.\r\n<h2>Academic Problems<\/h2>\r\nWhen you're in college, it's not unusual to hit a rough patch and find yourself struggling academically. Such challenges can have an impact on your social life. If you may find yourself in this situation\u2014and especially if it includes other stressors, such as employment difficulties, responsibilities for a family member, or financial problems\u2014you may benefit from slowing down and getting help. Your college or university has support systems in place to help you. Take advantage of resources such as the tutoring center, counseling center, and academic advisers to help you restore your social life to a balanced state.\r\n<h2>Homesickness<\/h2>\r\nHomesickness is common among first-year\u00a0college students, but it can persist in later college years, too. During this time, you may not feel up to being fully sociable or outgoing, especially if depression is involved. In fact, depression and social isolation tend to go together. As unappealing as it may feel, one of the best antidotes to homesickness (and depression too,) is trying to make new social connections. Try to appreciate your new environment and know that you are not alone in feeling a bit out of place and alone. Many potential new friends may be sharing the same feeling and hoping to connect with someone just like you. Give yourself time to acclimate, but reach out as soon as possible and take an active role in building your new college life.\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/85a01a2f-52f7-4510-9f64-301434970f4c\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Too Much Social Networking<\/h2>\r\nIt's pretty obvious that social media is an integral part of the social landscape in college. From tweeting about a football game, to posting an album on Facebook about your spring break, to beefing up your LinkedIn profile before a job hunt, to Instagramming pictures of party hijinks, social networking is everywhere in college, and it's likely to say. The following video gives an insider look at why college students use social media.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291168&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=12P2H8gjcNk&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-fti93vi4-12P2H8gjcNk\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/TheTrueReasonsCollegeStudentsUseSocialMedia_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"The True Reasons College Students Use Social Media\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nDespite the many benefits, as you know,\u00a0social networking can be a major distraction. If social networking is getting in the way of any part of your college success\u2014whether its social or academic success\u2014take a break and disconnect for a while.\u00a0Here are ten reasons why you may wish to step away from social media, at least temporarily: <a href=\"https:\/\/algonquincollegesocialmedia.wordpress.com\/2015\/02\/08\/when-its-time-to-unplug-10-reasons-why-too-much-social-media-is-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When It\u2019s Time to Unplug\u201410 Reasons Why Too Much Social Media Is Bad for You<\/a>\r\n<h2>With a Little Help from My Friends<\/h2>\r\nIn a 2014 research study by the University of California-Los Angeles (the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.heri.ucla.edu\/monographs\/TheAmericanFreshman2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> American Freshman Survey<\/a>), 153,000 full-time, first-year students were surveyed. The students came from more than 200 four-year public and private institutions. Only 18 percent of those surveyed said they spend more than sixteen hours weekly with friends. Compare this data point with a similar survey conducted in 1987: in that year, two-thirds of surveyed students said they spent more than 16 hours each week socializing.\r\n\r\nWhat accounts for this change? Are academic pursuits now taking a larger percentage of students\u2019 time? Is socializing being replaced by\u00a0part-time jobs? And what is the impact of less\u00a0socializing? You can read about the survey results to find out more: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/blogs\/data-mine\/2015\/02\/06\/college-freshmen-socialize-less-feel-depressed-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Freshmen Socialize Less, Feel Depressed More<\/a>.\u00a0For now, keep in mind the many benefits of socializing in college. It's possible to have a healthy social life that's\u00a0balanced with other responsibilities.\r\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>glossary<\/h3>\r\n<strong>social conflicts:<\/strong> obstacles to successful student life such as excessive party-going, academic struggles, and homesickness\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify common causes of social conflicts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Campus Parties and Hookups<\/h2>\n<p>Many college students report that they have social limits not shared by some of their friends. For example, you may join a group of friends to attend a party off-campus where a lot of drinking is taking place, along with other activities you are not comfortable with. If this kind\u00a0of situation clashes with your personal, cultural, or religious values, you may feel best leaving the event and seeking out\u00a0other social settings\u00a0in the future. Angle your social interests toward people and situations that are compatible with your values and preferences.<\/p>\n<h2>Academic Problems<\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re in college, it&#8217;s not unusual to hit a rough patch and find yourself struggling academically. Such challenges can have an impact on your social life. If you may find yourself in this situation\u2014and especially if it includes other stressors, such as employment difficulties, responsibilities for a family member, or financial problems\u2014you may benefit from slowing down and getting help. Your college or university has support systems in place to help you. Take advantage of resources such as the tutoring center, counseling center, and academic advisers to help you restore your social life to a balanced state.<\/p>\n<h2>Homesickness<\/h2>\n<p>Homesickness is common among first-year\u00a0college students, but it can persist in later college years, too. During this time, you may not feel up to being fully sociable or outgoing, especially if depression is involved. In fact, depression and social isolation tend to go together. As unappealing as it may feel, one of the best antidotes to homesickness (and depression too,) is trying to make new social connections. Try to appreciate your new environment and know that you are not alone in feeling a bit out of place and alone. Many potential new friends may be sharing the same feeling and hoping to connect with someone just like you. Give yourself time to acclimate, but reach out as soon as possible and take an active role in building your new college life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p>\t<iframe id=\"assessment_practice_85a01a2f-52f7-4510-9f64-301434970f4c\" class=\"resizable\" src=\"https:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/85a01a2f-52f7-4510-9f64-301434970f4c?iframe_resize_id=assessment_practice_id_85a01a2f-52f7-4510-9f64-301434970f4c\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:300px;\"><br \/>\n\t<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Too Much Social Networking<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s pretty obvious that social media is an integral part of the social landscape in college. From tweeting about a football game, to posting an album on Facebook about your spring break, to beefing up your LinkedIn profile before a job hunt, to Instagramming pictures of party hijinks, social networking is everywhere in college, and it&#8217;s likely to say. The following video gives an insider look at why college students use social media.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291168&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=12P2H8gjcNk&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-fti93vi4-12P2H8gjcNk\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/TheTrueReasonsCollegeStudentsUseSocialMedia_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;The True Reasons College Students Use Social Media&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the many benefits, as you know,\u00a0social networking can be a major distraction. If social networking is getting in the way of any part of your college success\u2014whether its social or academic success\u2014take a break and disconnect for a while.\u00a0Here are ten reasons why you may wish to step away from social media, at least temporarily: <a href=\"https:\/\/algonquincollegesocialmedia.wordpress.com\/2015\/02\/08\/when-its-time-to-unplug-10-reasons-why-too-much-social-media-is-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When It\u2019s Time to Unplug\u201410 Reasons Why Too Much Social Media Is Bad for You<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>With a Little Help from My Friends<\/h2>\n<p>In a 2014 research study by the University of California-Los Angeles (the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.heri.ucla.edu\/monographs\/TheAmericanFreshman2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> American Freshman Survey<\/a>), 153,000 full-time, first-year students were surveyed. The students came from more than 200 four-year public and private institutions. Only 18 percent of those surveyed said they spend more than sixteen hours weekly with friends. Compare this data point with a similar survey conducted in 1987: in that year, two-thirds of surveyed students said they spent more than 16 hours each week socializing.<\/p>\n<p>What accounts for this change? Are academic pursuits now taking a larger percentage of students\u2019 time? Is socializing being replaced by\u00a0part-time jobs? And what is the impact of less\u00a0socializing? You can read about the survey results to find out more: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/blogs\/data-mine\/2015\/02\/06\/college-freshmen-socialize-less-feel-depressed-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Freshmen Socialize Less, Feel Depressed More<\/a>.\u00a0For now, keep in mind the many benefits of socializing in college. It&#8217;s possible to have a healthy social life that&#8217;s\u00a0balanced with other responsibilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>glossary<\/h3>\n<p><strong>social conflicts:<\/strong> obstacles to successful student life such as excessive party-going, academic struggles, and homesickness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-1554\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>College Success. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Linda Bruce. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Shared previously<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Creative Sustainability. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Flickr. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">All rights reserved content<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>The True Reasons College Students Use Social Media. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Luke Carmichael. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/12P2H8gjcNk\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/12P2H8gjcNk<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em>All Rights Reserved<\/em>. <strong>License Terms<\/strong>: Standard YouTube License<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/section>","protected":false},"author":19,"menu_order":4,"template":"","meta":{"_candela_citation":"[{\"type\":\"original\",\"description\":\"College Success\",\"author\":\"Linda Bruce\",\"organization\":\"Lumen Learning\",\"url\":\"\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"cc-by\",\"license_terms\":\"\"},{\"type\":\"copyrighted_video\",\"description\":\"The True Reasons College Students Use Social Media\",\"author\":\"Luke Carmichael\",\"organization\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/12P2H8gjcNk\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"arr\",\"license_terms\":\"Standard YouTube License\"},{\"type\":\"cc\",\"description\":\"Creative Sustainability\",\"author\":\"\",\"organization\":\"Flickr\",\"url\":\"\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"cc-by\",\"license_terms\":\"\"}]","CANDELA_OUTCOMES_GUID":"4b065017-4e1b-44c1-a54b-eb0a946c0778, 8eddffbb-0924-4d9c-95b6-aef2fe7a888f","pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-1554","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":130,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7538,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1554\/revisions\/7538"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/130"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1554\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=1554"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=1554"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=1554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}