DEFINING THE SELF: PERSONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL

PERSPECTIVES ON SELF AND IDENTITY

GAMAY, GENEROSE Y. BSED 1A1 SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

LESSON 3: THE SELF AS COGNITIVE CONSTRUCT

Activity
• This activity has two parts that try to compare how we look at ourselves against how
people perceive us depending on how we present ourselves to them. For the first part,
list 10 to 15 qualities or things that you think define who you are around the human figure
representing you.
Genuine Sincere God-fearing
Dominant Happy Family oriented
Independent Hardworking True
Introvert Kind Focused
Quite Courageous Open-minded

Application and Assessment

• Do a research and list 10 things to boost your self-esteem or improve your self-concept.
Cite your sources.

1. Have a positive attitude 6. Listen to your body

2. Don't be ashamed to talk to friends 7. Make sure you eat right
3. Get up and get moving 8. Set time aside for yourself
4. Do something with a purpose 9. Write down your goals
5. Put things off until the next day 10. Have fun

Cite: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/202009/10-ways-
boost-your-self-esteem
  Analyze which of those tips are more likely to backfire and make someone
conceited or narcissistic and revise them to make the statements both
helpful to the individual as well as society in general.
Knowing all of these suggestions can help us to build
and embrace ourselves. We can also better develop our latent abilities. We may also
appropriately communicate our ideas without feeling guilty or scared. I believe the most
probable suggestion to backfire and make someone arrogant and narcissistic is to listen to
your body. The reason for this is that, we all wanted to be good in everyone's eyes, and some
people crossed the line from admiration to vanity. However, this tip can also help us boost our
self-esteem because when we listen to our bodies, we feel good about ourselves and realize
that the things inside our bodies are far more important than our external or physical
appearance, and if you have a good heart, everyone in our society will admire and love you.

LESSON 4: THE SELF IN WESTERN AND EASTERN THOUGHTS

Activity

Write top five differences between Western society and Eastern society, culture, and
individuals in the table below. Cite your sources.

WESTERN EASTERN
Duality – you are distinct from other Other persons are part of yourself.
persons.
Talk about their personal attributes Talk about their roles
Highlights personal achievements Keep low profiles and avoid boastfulness.
Values Competition Values cooperation.
Individualistic – focus on a person Collectivistic – group and social relations
are more important.

CITE: https://www.slideshare.net/Leigharenillo/eastern-and-western-philosophy-of-self
Analysis

Do you agree with the differentiation between the West and the East? Where can you
find the Philippines in the distinction? What are the factors that make the Philippines similar or
different from its Asian neighbors? Is there also a difference between regions or ethnolinguistic
groups in the Philippines?

Yes, I believe that the east and west have distinct

characteristics. They all have their own distinct cultures
that are readily distinguishable. The west, for example,
wants insight and information, whereas the east
prioritizes being one with nature. The spiritual life, as
well as its relationship to our humanity, is given higher
weight in the east. On the other side, the western world
is more interested with scientific explanations.

Application and Assessment

• Create a representation, diagram, or concept map of the SELF according to Filipino

culture.
• Provide a brief explanation of your output. You can also cite books and researches about
Filipino culture, self, and identity to further elaborate on the topic.

Family Celebration
They are constantly on our Festivals and special
side, and they are the ones holidays are celebrated
who help us grow into with loved ones.
decent people.

Tradition Values in Life

Using each and every Striving for a better life

We learn about tradition in and the hospitality we
respecting ourselves have since day one will
each and every one forever remain in ourselves.
 I wrote items that symbolize our own culture on the idea map I presented, such as
celebrations, traditions, life values, and family. As a result, we describe self as a human self-
awareness that includes issues such as personality traits and others. When we link the Self to
the Filipino Culture, we can understand how our personalities are shaped by the things we see
and learn while growing up. Those aspects of Filipino culture help to define our identity as
Filipinos.

Among the most highly relational in the world, Filipinos are hardly alone. They are
happy being together - when they eat, sleep, work, travel, pray, create or celebrate. They like
to feel connected to the world, God and nature, but most of all to people.

FILIPINOS – AT THEIR BEST - ARE A HIGHLY NURTURING, CARING, SHARING PEOPLE,

WITH A STRONG MATERNAL ORIENTATION, AND DEFINITELY NOT LONERS. Filipinos,
because of their genius in interpersonal communication and a nurturing, caring attitude, excel
in the service professions or industry.