Personality Development
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Introduction Do you ever wonder why whenever people describe other’s personality; they usually refer to the attitude and behavior? It is because people’s attitudes speak of their personality. But there is more to behavior and attitude that comprises a person’s character. Their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being all build up their so-called personality (Exforsys Inc., 2010). According to Sadhuji (2008) the environmental factors that exert pressures on people’s personality formation are the culture in which they are raised: early conditioning, the norms in the family, friends and social groups, and other influences that we experience. The environment to which they are exposed plays a substantial role in shaping their personalities.
Statement of the Problem
The purpose of this term paper is to identify and explain how and why certain personality traits develop. The proponents aimed to answer the following questions: 1. What are the important aspects of environment? 2. Which among those aspects is the most important in shaping an individual’s personality? Why?
Significance of the Term Paper A person’s personality is defined by their characteristics, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. These aspects start developing during childhood, and are strengthened and molded as the person grows into adulthood.
A very important thing a person needs to remember is that his personality, regardless of what it is now, can develop and evolve. The significance of this understanding is that he can still do something about his personality today, which means that if a person thinks his personality needs to be changed or improved, then he can make this happen (Exforsys Inc., 2010).
For the future researchers, this study will serve as a reference or basis for further study on the different determinants of personality development especially the environmental factor. They can add hereditary as one factor for
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Introduction Do you ever wonder why whenever people describe other’s personality; they usually refer to the attitude and behavior? It is because people’s attitudes speak of their personality. But there is more to behavior and attitude that comprises a person’s character. Their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being all build up their so-called personality (Exforsys Inc., 2010). According to Sadhuji (2008) the environmental factors that exert pressures on people’s personality formation are the culture in which they are raised: early conditioning, the norms in the family, friends and social groups, and other influences that we experience. The environment to which they are exposed plays a substantial role in shaping their personalities.
Statement of the Problem
The purpose of this term paper is to identify and explain how and why certain personality traits develop. The proponents aimed to answer the following questions: 1. What are the important aspects of environment? 2. Which among those aspects is the most important in shaping an individual’s personality? Why?
Significance of the Term Paper A person’s personality is defined by their characteristics, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. These aspects start developing during childhood, and are strengthened and molded as the person grows into adulthood.
A very important thing a person needs to remember is that his personality, regardless of what it is now, can develop and evolve. The significance of this understanding is that he can still do something about his personality today, which means that if a person thinks his personality needs to be changed or improved, then he can make this happen (Exforsys Inc., 2010).
For the future researchers, this study will serve as a reference or basis for further study on the different determinants of personality development especially the environmental factor. They can add hereditary as one factor for