The Influence of Universal Secondary Education on Socialization Process

The introduction of universal secondary education transformed the socialization process for young people by shifting their interaction from adults to peers during their teenage years. This led to a heightened emphasis on peer influence, impacting the formation of personality and character. The influence of peers during the teenage years can deeply imprint traits, affecting individuals into adulthood, and shaping the overall socialization and transformative effects as they become part of adult society.