Improvements in the Life-Styles.

A person who gets into an occupation or profession as per his capacities and expectations is likely to be more satisfied with it. For the very same reason, he may work sincerely, put in more efforts and earn good income also. This higher income or economic rewards help him to improve his "life-styles". For example, a lower-class man after obtaining the middle-class status will definitely pay attention to improve his style of life. He may purchase a vehicle wear relatively costly dresses, get better education for his children, construct his own house, and so on. Social mobility, many times helps economic improvement.

(vi) Opportunity for Competition: Social mobility is of great importance in helping individuals to improve their capacity and work “efficiency It provides motivations for progress and higher attainments. It makes individuals active, alert and dynamic. It keeps the individuals fit to life in a competitive society. It is important to note here that the societies that provide greater opportunities for social mobility are also those that entertain and encourage competitive values.

(vii) Reposes Confidence in the Established System: Average individuals of all types of societies expect some chances or the other to improve their positions. People in the higher strata also expect still better opportunities. Individuals, who feel that their social system is providing them opportunities to grow well, are the ones who toil and struggle for improvement. They do not lose faith in the system. They believe that their hard work would yield them due rewards, if not immediately, at least, in the near future. Because of this faith, they would remain as the supporters of the system even if their actual mobility involves difficulties and challenges.