Home > H Words > habitualization

habitualization

Definitions of Habitualization

  1. (noun) “All human activity is subject to habitualization. Any action that is repeated frequently becomes cast into a pattern, which can then be reproduced with an economy of effort and which, ipso facto, is apprehended by its performer as that pattern. Habitualization further implies that the action in question may be performed again in the future in the same manner and with the same economical effort” (Berger and Luckmann 1967:70–71).
  2. (noun) Reality is socially created through repeated human interactions, that develop into patterns, thus: individuals create society and society creates individuals.

Note: This is a simplified version of Definition 1.

Habitualization Pronunciation

Pronunciation Usage Guide

Syllabification: ha·bit·u·al·i·za·tion

Audio Pronunciation

– American English
– British English

Usage Note

  • Plural: habitualizations

Related Terms


Reference

Berger, Peter, and Thomas Luckmann. 1967. The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge. Garden City, NY: Anchor.

Cite the Definition of Habitualization

Note: In academic writing, it is best practice to use the original source. If you are unable to find the referenced original source, follow these style guides to assist you with the proper citation.

American Sociological Association (ASA): Purdue Online Writing LabThompson Rivers University

American Psychological Association (APA): American Psychological AssociationPurdue Online Writing Lab

Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS): Chicago Manual of Style OnlinePurdue Online Writing Lab

Modern Language Association (MLA): University of MelbournePurdue Online Writing Lab