The article discusses the concept of "adaptation", "adaptive process", which are analyzed in the context of the process of socialization. It highlights the main features of this approach, the forms and conditions of its realization. On the basis of the ideas expressed by the founders of classical and modern foreign and domestic sociology, by representatives of different schools of sociological research, the authors reveal the concepts of "adaptation", "adaptive process", "adaptation resources",

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... formulate the main principles, objectives and activities. In this article, self-sufficiency is seen as initiative model of behavior in the main spheres of life of the individual or group, which aims at the actualization of adaptation resources that promote a greater social status and role in society, therefore, an increase of the level of autonomy and responsibility for their social and financial situation and level of welfare.