PATRICK ROV PATRICIO SY 2024 - 2025

SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND OTHER

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OBJECTIVES
1 DETERMINE THE DIFFERENT FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ONE’S BEING.

2 EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF THESE FACTORS THROUGH SELF-APPRAISAL; AND

SYNTHESIZE THE INFLUENCE OF THE FACTORS OF THE SELF THROUGH A GROUP

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ASSESSMENT .
OVERVIEW OF THE
SELF/IDENTITY
The “self” is a topic that is often talked
about but largely goes unnoticed.
Everytime “I” is mentioned (e.g., I will go to
school,) the self is highlighted as the
“actor.”
“Me” is typically refered to as an object
(e.g.,tell me about it)
The self is composed of both the “I” and the
“me,” and is highlighted with the variations of
“I” and “me” (e.g., my, mine, myself.)
OVERVIEW OF THE
SELF/IDENTITY
The consciousness of the existence of the self
has been almost automatic or reflexive.
Thus, people are almost unaware that in our
daily lives, we are constantly acknowledging
it.
Scholars in different fields attempted to
explain and thoroughly expound on the issues
about the nature, existence, and
dimentionalituy of the self.
NATURE VS. NURTURE
Some insist that the self is predominantly a
product of natural processes to which people
are inherently predisposed.
The natural basis of the self is anchored on
biology.
This explains that human traits are passed from
one generation to another.
These transmitted traits serves as a blueprint
of the self and predisposes one to certain
self-expressions (e.g., attitude, behavior,
tendencies, etc.)
NATURE VS. NURTURE
Genetic predispositions, such as temperament,
predisposes the person to either becoming more
introverted or extroverted, or become more
aggressive.
Hormonal predispositions can cause a person to
have more or less testosterone or oxytocin
levels than others.
Neurobiological factors, such as brain
structure and neurotrasmitters can have an
impact on a person’s ability to regulate
emotions and tendencies to being sad.
Physical traits may have an impact on
confidence or social dominance.
Sensitivity to stimulus can influence a
person’s decision making.
NATURE VS. NURTURE
The self is studied structurally and
functionally. From the molecular level to the
entirety of the human physiology.
NATURE VS. NURTURE
The other side, meanwhile, argues that the self
should be viewed as an outcome of various
nurturing factors.
Different social sciences provided a number of
insights and explanations of the self in the
micro and macro levels.
Different social sciences stress how group life
affects an individual’s behavior and attitude.
It also emphasize the impact of various social
institutions to the self-construal of a person.
NATURE VS. NURTURE
Social sciences offers explanations on the
micro (individual) and macro (group)
relationships that affect the individual’s
perception of the self.
Group influence highlights the idea that the
individual’s behavior is influenced by their
interaction with groups such as adherence to
the norms, values, and expectations of the
group they belong to.
Social institutions such as the family,
religion, education, and media play a crucial
role in shaping an individual’s self-construal.
NATURE VS. NURTURE
While the issue about the predominance of
either nature or nurture are still unresolved,
one can safely assume that the self is a
product of both.
IDENTITY VS. SELF
The terms “self” and “identity” have been
loosely interchanged. However, the two concepts
are distinct.
For example, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary
definition of identity goes as “the qualities,
beliefs, etc, that make a particular person or
group different from others... or the
distinguishing character or personality of an
individual.
Whereas, the term self refers to :the person
that someone normally or truly is... or the
entire person of an individual.”
Therefore, identity distinguishes or compares
one from another, while self refers to the
total characteristics of a person.
“Identities are the traits and characteristics, social
relations, roles, and social group memberships that define who
one is. Identities can be focused on the past -what used to be
true of one, the present-what is true of one now, or the
future-the person one expects or wishes to become, the person
one feels obligated to try to become, or the person one fears
one may become; together, identities make up one’s self-
concept variously described as what comes to mind when one
thinks of oneself.”

Oyserman, Elmore, and Smith (2012, p. 69)

DIMENTIONALITIES OF
THE SELF
The identity of a person is highlighted by a
dominant trait which makes him or her
distinguishable from others.
Imagine you were trying to describe a person
whose name you cannot recall. You will think
of any remarkable traits that will make other
people identify or even guess who you are
talking about.
This attempt may be unsuccessful because
descriptions can also be seen in other people
unless it is unique or specific to the person.
THE SOCIAL FACTOR
Developmental and social scientists have
identified social factor as an agent of one’s
being.
This refers to the influences of significant
people in one’s life, primarily, the family in
which the basic attitudinal and behavioral
attributes of an individual is shaped.
This is where an individual acquire biological
characteristics, and also learn (directly and
indirectly) certain behaviors and
characteristics.
THE SOCIAL FACTOR
During the waning stage, the child slowly gains
independence and withdraws from strong parental
attachment and starts identifying with other
people outside the family which will eventually
shape one’s character.
As the child extends the horizon of his or her
social connections (i.e., school, church,
neighbors, friends,) more and more
characteristics are integrated.
This process becomes more complex and dynamic,
but all these happen unnoticeable and, in many
instances, unconsciously.
THE SOCIAL FACTOR
Social factors are strong foundations of one’s
being.
The characteristics that were acquired during
the formative years are integrated to form
one’s “identity” or uniqueness from others.
Psychologists refer to this as teh formation of
personality.
Personality, therefore, is the individual
patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
One may share commonalities with other people
(e.g., manners, appearance, bearing, etc.,) but
no two individuals will be entirely identical.
Consider a case of identical twins that were raised separately
by different parents, educated from different schools, and
grew up in different neighborhoods. The twins share several
common characteristics because they both carry the same DNA
blueprints. The similarities may go beyond physical
characteristics and manifest as manners or dispositions.
Despite these, the twins will still develop individual
identities that make them distinct from one another. One
assertive, the other, timid. One is sociable, the other is
aloof. Thus, identity does not connote exclusivity or outright
difference against others; instead, it refers to the sets of
characteristics that make one a distinct individual.
 SOCIAL FACTOR PROCESSES
These influential social groups shape one’s identity through the following
processes:

MODELING IMITATION TRAIT INTEGRATION

An individual observes and The act of copying or mimicking The individual internalizes the
learns behaviors from behavior, actions, or traits of behavior, making it a lasting
others.Primarily others. The individual attempts part of their identity.
parents,teachers, peers, and to recreate what they’ve seen.
media figures.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL
FACTOR
Unlike the social factor, the environmental
factor broadly includes the physical and
communal elements present in everyday
surroundings.
This is invariably dealt with by individuals in
a specific geographic region.
This factor covers not only the physical
properties of the surroundings (e.g., climate,
temperature, etc.,) but also the larger society
or community, including norms operating in that
locality.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL
FACTOR
A person who grew up in the city where
competitiveness and resiliency are needed in
order to survive would tend to adapt to that
kind of environment by consciously
strengthening certain traits and skills that
will manifest competitiveness (e.g.,
communicative, intellect, etc.)
These harnessed characteristics become an
integral part of his or her identity.
THE HEREDITARY
FACTOR
Heredity is a biological process by which
certain traits and characteristics are passed
from one generation to another.
It is a non-negotiable factor.
It dictates physical attributes, cognitive
traits, and other personal characteristics.
THE PERSON-VOLITION
FACTOR
The most controversial factor. It refers to the
inclination of the individual to form and
construct a specific identity that will set him
apart from others.
This emanates from within the mentality of an
individual, brought about by the aggregated
social-life experiences.
Sociologists may refer to a person exhibiting
person-volition factor as a deviant or non-
conformist.
This is not a negative trait, however. In
fact, some people of this type become
successful in life.
CONCLUSION
Identity is the product of a complex process of
combinations and integration of traits and
characteristics from various possible sources.
Some traits are acquired consciously and
voluntarily, while others are obtained
unconsciously and voluntarily while others are
obtained unconsciously and involuntarily.
QUESTIONS?