Abstract:

In this study, based on Bourdieu's concepts of habitus and cultural capital, interpersonal relations are discussed. In this context, especially the importance and effect of cultural capital in interpersonal relations are examined. The concept of cultural capital is among the basic concepts of Pierre Bourdieu. The cultural capital of the individual consists of the traits that are inherited from the family, as well as the traits they have acquired through education. The individual acquires certain cultural patterns from the family, which is one of the means of socialization. In this framework, the cultural capital of the family is transferred to the individual through socialization within the family. Another area where the individual will acquire cultural patterns after family is education. The education to be received by the individual has an activity that will shape his cultural capital. Cultural capital acquired in these ways is reflected in the behavior of the individual. Behavioral predispositions and tendencies of the individual are called habitus. These behavioral patterns and trends are closely related to both family and cultural capital acquired through education. Human relations develop on the basis of cultural capital and habitus. The habitus and cultural capital of the individual affects the formation and process of interpersonal relationships. Here, habitus and cultural capital determine the nature, content and future of interpersonal relationships that an individual undertakes. An important basis for maintaining the relationship in interpersonal relationships is trust. Mutual trust helps build the future of the relationship, as well as establishing the foundation of the relationship. Connections with people on the basis of trust correspond to social capital. Interpersonal relations can determine the formation and size of social capital. In this respect, social capital ensures that the relationships people establish with each other are maintained. As a result of the fact that people correspond to a certain economic, cultural and social classes, it causes people in similar classes to exhibit similar behaviors. These similarities reveal the similarity of predispositions in interpersonal relationships, and the proximity of individuals with similar habitus to each other strengthens the situation. Generally, people develop their social relationship skills depending on their cultural capital. In addition, these cultural capital practices can determine the continuity of a social relationship that has begun.        

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