SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS

IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL
SCIENCES
Quarter 2
( Module 5-7 )
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS

IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL
SCIENCES
Quarter 2 – Module 5
Functions of Applied Social
Sciences
Disciplines and Ideas in Applied Social Sciences (DIASS)
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 5: (Functions of Applied Social Science)
First Edition, 2020

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any
work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the
government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for
exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things,
impose as a condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective
copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to
use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and
authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Ed Vincent A. Cahulugan, MAT-SocSci
Editor: Nestor Bernadas, PhD
Reviewer: Ezra May A. Corona, Jonel D. Tapon
Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Management Team: Bianito Dagatan, Division Schools Superintendent, SDO- Bohol
Casiana P. Caberte, PhD, OIC-ASDS
Marina S. Salamanca, PhD, CESO VI, ASDS
Carmela M. Restificar PhD, EPSvr. Kindergarten, OIC CID Chief
Jupiter I. Maboloc, PhD, EPS Araling Panlipunan
Josephine D. Eronico, PhD, EPSvr. LRMDS

Printed in the Philippines by Schools Division of Bohol

Department of Education – Region VII, Central Visayas

Office Address: 0050 Lino Chatto Drive Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran

City, Bohol
Telefax: (038) 501 – 7550
Tel Nos. (038) 412 – 4938; (038) 411-2544; (038) 501 – 7550
E-mail Address: depedbohol@deped.gov.ph
 What I Need to Know

Applied social sciences are those academic social science disciplines,

professions and occupations which seek to use basic social science
knowledge, particularly from sociology, economics and political science, and to a
lesser extent psychology, social psychology and anthropology to make an
impact on the daily life of communities, organizations and persons. Some
authorities would also include portions of economics, and in particular economic
analysis and economic planning as applied social sciences.

Applied social science is an integrated science cutting across

transcending various social science disciplines in addressing a wide range of
issues in a contemporary, innovative, and dynamic way. It aims at presenting
a well-developed understanding of social systems, social theory, and social
policy It integrates theory, social research, skills and professional experience,
and critical thinking skills necessary to fully address social phenomena.
Applied social science, therefore, is a broad field that draws on different social
theories and perspectives and combines theory and practice drawn from
different social disciplines that highlight the complexity of social issues.
The applied social sciences refer to the application of the various
disciplines of the social sciences, hence dealing with the importance of such
in the real life situations. This module will look into the functions of the applied
social sciences.

In this module you will:

1. Explain each of the functions of applied social sciences

(HUMSS_DIASS 12-IIb-42)

2. Identify situations that would require or necessitate the performance

of the various functions in local/ Philippine settings (HUMSS_DIASS
12 IIb-d-43)
 Lesson Functions of applied social
1 sciences processes

Applied social science is the application of

social science theories, concepts, methods, and
findings to problems identified in the wider society
(D. Jary & J. Jary 2000). Using this understanding
in the segmentation of social science into distinct
disciplines gives rise to the concepts of applied
social sciences that include counseling, social
work, and communication.
source:

Applied social sciences help us consider all helping situations to be

multicultural in the sense that people’s uniqueness such as personal history, culture,
gender, social class, religion, language and others. Its functions are manifested in
self-development, persuasion, arts and entertainment, news and information,
organizing advocacy and mobilization, and education.

What’s New

Give your personal thought or reaction about the given situations:

Situation: Reaction:
1. Alicia is now cautious about her
personal hygiene as she is now a
teenager.

2. Carmen bought Downy fabric softener

after seeing Pia Wurtzbach’s
advertisement on the television.

3. Ezra enjoys watching K-drama and

KPOP entertainment.

4. Jon is always watching the news on

TV which makes him updated about
latest happenings and issues.
 Situation: Reaction:
5. Jeramie wants to help the flood victims
in Luzon so he started an advocacy to
raise funds and donations through social
media.

6. Andre is pursuing his education amidst

the pandemic to learn continuously.

What is It

FUNCTIONS OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES PROCESSES:

1. Functions of Applied Social Sciences to Self-development

a. Counseling- offers guidance to individuals in various situations of conflict,

confusion, and crisis and provides the tools for the individual to address
issues of self-development.
b. Social work- offers a wide range of services, particularly in aid of liberating
the marginalized individuals and facilitating participation in the public
goods and services that are necessary for self-development.
c. Communication- empowers the individual with listening and speaking skills
in order for them to be effective. The individual has to be sure that the
message comes across accurately by considering the message itself, the
audience or receiver, and how the message is likely to be received.

2. Functions of Applied Social Sciences to Persuasion

In careers related to communication like mass media, advertising, and

business, persuasion is very essential. To persuade means being able to
convince other people to change their attitudes or behavior regarding an issue
through the communication of messages in an atmosphere of free choice.

One cannot persuade a person unless he/she has a foundation on

social sciences. It is very important that those who make the messages or
advertisements that want to persuade a client or customer must be
knowledgeable about the culture of the people in which the message is being
communicated. The heart of persuasion is the ability to understand well one’s
audience and its complexity. Persuasion energizes itself to move audiences to
desired and immediate action.
3.
Functions of Applied Social Sciences to Arts and Entertainment
Applied social sciences are also used in the arts and entertainment
industry. Arts and entertainment are reflections of a country’s culture and
society. to be able to understand and analyze the development and new
trends in the arts and entertainment, it is important to be familiar about the
people’s social and cultural conditions.
As new forms and delivery systems for entertainment flourished, there
is a great importance to understand the needs of the viewing public. It is
important to cope with the changing demands of the viewers in order to get
the viewer’s attention. The applied social sciences prove to be significant in
this aspect because a strong foundation in the study of the people’s viewing
behavior and patterns are emphasized in this field.

4. Functions of Applied Social Sciences to News and Information

Applied social science is also important in the field of journalism. The

news and current affairs sector emphasize the need for a balanced, objective,
and truthful rendering of the political and other important events as they
actually happened. Practitioners in the applied social sciences have enough
training in this regard because they have a good foundation in history and
political science. Through the application of these fields, applied social
scientists have enough skills to be able to write and report news accurately
and objectively.

5. Functions of Applied Social Science to Organizing Advocacy and

Mobilization

Advocacy groups are organized to inform and educate on public

issues, and influence people on the development of policies. Advocacy
groups also play important roles in the development of political and social
systems. Applied social sciences is a good background for advocacy and
mobilization because this field studies politics, governance, social and political
dynamics which are very important background for advocacy works.

The following are some of the different activities of advocacy. All these
activities require knowledge of the applied social sciences. It includes the
following:
a. Community organizing and mobilization- it is about helping to
mobilize constituents and build power with their communities.
b. Information dissemination- providing communities and people
the right information on important political, social and economic
issues affecting them.
c. Research- conducting research that reflects the needs of the
communities.
d. Training- training sessions that will teach successful strategies
and skills for personal and community development.

6. Functions of Applied Social Sciences to Education

 The academe is one of the most relevant career tracks that applied
social scientists can pursue. The multidisciplinary approach in the
study of the applied social sciences can equip students with the skills
and expertise to work in schools, colleges, and universities. These are
significant number of subjects offered in the general education
curriculum in the secondary and tertiary levels that applied social
scientists can teach. These include history, society and culture, and
politics and government.

What I Have Learned

Task: Advocacy making

Directions: Reflect on your own personality and try to think of an advocacy
which you can start or join in the future. Make an advocacy title and write a
short essay about your advocacy.

Rubrics for rating the Advocacy essay:

4 3 2 1
Content Paragraph content Paragraph Paragraph Paragraph
is very good. content is good. content is fair. content is
Contains clear and Contains clear Contains clear vague.
wide range of information and information. Contains
information and elaboration. unclear
elaboration. information.
Organization Evident Progression of Progression of Progression of
progression of the the introduction, the introduction, the
introduction, body, body, and body, and introduction,
and conclusion. conclusion is conclusion is body, and
Uses clear and present. present but not conclusion is
logical connection Connection clear. Little present but not
among paragraphs among connection clear. No
paragraphs is among connection
present but paragraphs. among
sometimes not paragraphs.
clear.
Language Uses coherent, Statements are Statements are Statements are
cohesive and mostly coherent, coherent, not coherent,
expressive cohesive and cohesive and cohesive and
statements. Proper expressive. expressive. expressive.
use of punctuation, Proper use of Have few errors Proper
spelling, and punctuation, in using punctuation,
capitalization is spelling, and punctuation, spelling, and
well observed. capitalization is spelling, and capitalization
 observed. capitalization. are not
observed.

What I Can Do

Task: Poster making

Directions: Identify situations that would require or necessitate the
performance of the various functions in local/ Philippine settings. On a short bond
paper, make a poster about those situations.
Rubrics:

CATEGORY 5 3 2 1
Relevance All graphics are related All graphics are related All graphics relate to Graphics do not relate
to the topic and make to the topic and most the topic. Most to the topic OR several
it easier to understand. make it easier to borrowed graphics borrowed graphics do
All borrowed graphics understand. All have a source citation. not have a source
have a source citation. borrowed graphics citation.
have a source citation.

Originality Several of the graphics One or two of the The graphics are No graphics made by
used on the poster graphics used on the made by the student, the student are
reflect a exceptional poster reflect student but are based on the included.
degree of student creativity in their designs or ideas of
creativity in their creation and/or others.
creation and/or display.
display.

Required The poster includes all All required elements All but 1 of the Several required
required elements as are included on the required elements are elements were
Elements
well as additional poster. included on the poster. missing.
information.

Attractiveness The poster is The poster is attractive The poster is The poster is
exceptionally attractive in terms of design, acceptably attractive distractingly messy or
in terms of design, layout and neatness. though it may be a bit very poorly designed.
layout, and neatness. messy. It is not attractive.
Source:Rubistar.4teacher.org

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. It is the application of social science theories, concepts, methods, and findings to

problems identified in the wider society
A. Natural Science C. Applied Social Science
B. Social Science D. Physical Science

2. It offers guidance to individuals in various situations of conflict, confusion, and

crisis and provides the tools for the individual to address issues of self-development.
 A. Communication C. Education
B. Counseling D. Social work

3. These are reflections of a country’s culture and society.

A. Arts and Entertainment C. News and Information
B. Persuasion D. Advocacy and Mobilization

4. Which is/are significant subjects offered in the general education curriculum?

A. Politics and governance C. Society and culture
B. History D. All of these

5. It is about helping to mobilize constituents and build power with their communities.
A. Community mobilization C. Research
B. Information dissemination D. Training

6. It offers a wide range of services, particularly in aid of liberating the marginalized

individuals and facilitating participation in the public goods and services that are
necessary for self-development.
A. Social Work C. Communication
B. Counseling D. Information

7. These are organized to inform and educate on public issues, and influence people
on the development of policies.

A. Family group C. Study group

B. Literacy group D. Advocacy groups

8. It means providing communities and people the right information on important

political, social and economic issues affecting them.
A. Community mobilization C. Research
B. Information dissemination D. Training
9. Which of the following situations demonstrate the function of applied social
science to organizing advocacy and mobilization?
A. A working scholar researching using cellphone to answer his modules.
B. An online seller made a buy one take one offer to get more costumers
C. An SK Chairman led the youth in their barangay to provide school
supplies for the modular classes of students in their place.
D. A counselor listening to a client who suffered from anxiety

10. Which of the following situations demonstrate the function of applied social
science to new and information?
A. A broadcaster delivered the weather report to warn the people about the
typhoon
B. An actor portrayed the life of Jose Rizal in a drama anthology
C. A social worker conducting training workshop for the mothers in a
barangay D. A saleslady doing sales talk to a probable client
 Answer Key Assessment
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. B
9. C
10.A

References

https://en.citizendium.org/wiki/Applied_social_sciences
https://www.humss.net/introduction-to-the-disciplines-of-applied-social-sciences/
https://www.coursehero.com/file/p7dvpmk4/WEEK-18-Lesson-17-Importance-of-
Social-Sciences-Functions-of-Applied-Social/
Melegrito, Ma. Lourdes F, PhD et.al., Discipline and Ideas in the Applied Social
Sciences, Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House Inc., 2016
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS

IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL
SCIENCES
Quarter 2 – Module 6:
Effects of applied social sciences processes
on individuals, groups, and society
Disciplines and Ideas in Applied Social Sciences (DIASS)
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 6: (Effects of applied social sciences processes)
First Edition, 2020

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any
work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government
agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such
work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition
the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names,
trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright
holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these
materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not
represent nor claim ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Ed Vincent A. Cahulugan MAT-SocSci
Editor: Nestor T. Bernadas PhD
Reviewer: Ezra May Corona, Jonel D. Tapon
Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Management Team: Bianito Dagatan, Division Schools Superintendent, SDO- Bohol
Casiana P. Caberte PhD, OIC-ASDS
Marina S. Salamanca PhD, CESO VI, ASDS
Carmela M. Restificar PhD, EPSvr. Kindergarten, OIC CID Chief
Jupiter I. Maboloc PhD, EPS Araling Panlipunan
Josephine D. Eronico PhD, EPSvr. LRMDS

Printed in the Philippines by Schools Division of Bohol

Department of Education – Region VII, Central Visayas

Office Address: 0050 Lino Chatto Drive Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran

City, Bohol
Telefax: (038) 501 – 7550
Tel Nos. (038) 412 – 4938; (038) 411-2544; (038) 501 – 7550
E-mail Address: depedbohol@deped.gov.ph
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master the nature of the effects of applied social sciences processes on
individuals, groups, and society. The scope of this module permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.
In this module you will:
1. Determine the Applied Social Science processes
2. Analyze the effects of Applied Social Science processes
3. Give the importance of Applied Social Science processes

Lesson Effects of Applied Social

6 Sciences processes

Every action entails a consequence or consequences- the effects of which are

determined by the quality of the action taken. Having learned from the previous modules
about the various Applied Social Science processes (Counseling, Social Work, and
Communication), you have understood the actions done as for their application. This
time, you will proceed to discovering the different effects that these processes will have
to you as an individual, to various groups and organizations, and to the society as a
whole.
Just like what the teaching of our Hindu and Buddhist brethren about karma
says, “what we do will eventually get back to us.” Learning about the effects of the
Applied Social Science processes will provide us ample knowledge of how the Applied
Social Sciences work in our personal and social life. It will lead us to ponder about the
importance of these processes in our lives.
The Applied Social Sciences deals with using the findings of social science
disciplines to do something. The Applied Social Science processes have various effects
on the different sectors of society. Some of these processes include counseling, social
work, and communication.

The application of various ideas, concepts, and theories from the social sciences
gives significant impact to individuals, groups, and the society. The applied social
science seeks to use basic social science research and theory to improve the daily life
of communities, organizations, and persons. Thus, it is expected that its effects would
be for the betterment and positive change towards an individual, group, or society. The
effects of the applied social sciences may include awareness and knowledge of oneself
and others, attitude and value changes, behavioral changes, and structural changes.

What is It

EFFECTS OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES PROCESSES:

7. AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE

Self-understanding is the knowledge or awareness of one’s own character,

feelings, capabilities, or motivations. Counseling makes a person understand his/her
personality better, along with different problems that could affect him/her. Counselors
provide an avenue for individuals and groups to look at life in a better perspective.
Social work gives awareness and comprehension on various aspect of community life. It
helps provide awareness to the people about the hazards of drugs and criminality in the
community for example, through their various seminars and awareness campaigns.
Social workers are frontrunners in mobilizing the society by providing its people with
capability building trainings. They also help alleviate the people’s idea of marginalization
by spreading information for social justice.

In terms of communication, the applied social sciences process could make

people more perceptive and critical. It helps the society to clearly and intelligently see
situations. Television, radio, and newspaper provide people information on the different
issues faced by the country. Through media, people also become more aware of the
social realities. Journalism helps provide accurate and reliable information. As the 21st
century unfolds, new forms of media emerged like the social media.

The social media is a form of electronic communication (such as websites for

social networking) through which users create online communities to share information,
ideas, personal messages, and other content. Since everyone can create content
through social media, there arose the problem of fake news- the unverified misleading
information which lures readers to believe on false grounds. With the help of applied
social science practitioners, we became aware and learned how to analyze and discern
the truth.

8. ATTITUDE AND VALUE CHANGE

Attitude is a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something. Meanwhile,

value is the importance or worth a person attaches to something. What we perceive or
feel and what we value could be affected by various social phenomena presented to us
by applied social science processes. People can alter their attitudes and values in
dealing with various predicaments.
 Disaster risk reduction for instance, is a good application of applied social
science. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a systematic approach to determine, evaluate,
and reduce the danger of catastrophes. With the information we gain from applied social
science, we develop a thinking of what to do before, during, and after calamities for
example. Media and community social workers furnish us with knowledge that can help
us modify our attitude and values into whichever is deemed necessary for the situation.
The help of counselors for those affected by the disaster is of great importance to uplift
the morale of the affected individuals.

Climate change is the change in weather patterns or conditions in a particular

place or region. Eventually, through media, its implication to the people and their
environment were revealed and explained, providing people with ample idea on giving
importance to our only habitat- planet Earth. Reports from radios, television, and
newspapers regarding climate change led people to think of alternatives to avoid earth’s
destruction. Social workers and counsellors could help people realize on caring about
the environment and could encourage them to seek solutions for the problem.

‘Bahala na’ is a phrase Filipinos use most often which could mean ‘leaving it all
up to God’, ‘come what may’, or ‘whatever will be will be’. It is a way of life, an attitude, a
habit which eventually turns into negative because people tend to be lenient and
irresponsible of their actions. With the help of counselors and communication media,
this attitude could be mitigated with the new perspectives the applied social science
processes offer. The social workers could also help by working in the grass root level of
society to encourage people to be more responsible with their attitudes and value
system.

9. BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

Behavior means the way in which one acts or conducts oneself towards others. It
could be conscious or unconscious and could be inherited or learned. Behavioral
change refers to any transformation or modification of human behavior. Applied social
science processes also brings change to behavior, thus improving the welfare of the
people and the society they are living in. For example, it is being said whenever a
person has power over other people or thing, it makes him/her corrupt. It morally
destroys their nature and fills them with destructive pride. In dealing with power,
counselors can be consulted to avoid the abuse of such which could lead into corruption
if not mitigated. The media can intervene by being watchdogs for those who are abusing
their power like in politics to stop such behavior. Social workers could also provide
training and forum so that people will start acting better like in choosing good leaders to
avoid corruption.

Conflict management is the process of limiting the differences that prevents

agreement among individuals, groups or even nations. It aims to enhance learning and
group outcomes, including effectiveness or performance in an organizational setting. In
terms of dealing with conflict, counselors taught us the idea of ‘fight or flight’- when to
defend ourselves and when to listen to the other’s point of view. Social workers help in
conflict management every time they try to resolve ground level community problems.
The media provide a holistic perspective of parties in conflict to help others discern on
how to resolve their feud.
 Same goes with the peace building process. Building peace has been the aim of
UNESCO since it was founded in 1945 after the devastating World Wars. UNESCO’s
vision is to prevent war through shared humanity, solidarity and understanding.
Counselors emphasize the culture of peace especially in this diverse world and
societies for them to act in a humane way. Social workers promote respect among
individuals and groups to maintain peace and order. The media reports all about the
peace building activities around the globe to encourage people to behave in a more
harmonious way. Efforts made by the UNESCO and ASEAN are very important to
promote peace.

There is also the behavioral risk assessment which is the process of managing
workplace behaviors of employees and organizations that have negative impact on
productivity of an organization. Counselors help people in conflict with the in their
workplace to change their behavior and live a productive life. Social workers conduct
seminars about the value of life to avoid the suicide attempts of people with big
problems. The media creates entertaining content for people to focus on the positive
side of life.

10. STRUCTURAL CHANGE

The community is made up of sectors which makes up its structure. These

structures need to adapt to changes but remain strong for its continuity for future
generations. Persons and family relations deal with the issues of family matters such as
marriage, annulment and voiding of marriage, adoption, property settlements between
spouses, parental authority, support for spouses and children, emancipation,
inheritance of children from their parents and between relatives. In our country, this is
covered under the Family Code of the Philippines. In terms of family relations, there are
the counselors and social workers who work hand-in-hand to promote a strong family
since it is the basic unit of society. Media give them updates from time to time. In this
time where single parenting becoming common. Good thing there are counselors and
social workers to stop the discrimination towards single parents and their children.
Nowadays, overseas migration created a community of Overseas Filipino Worker.
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) represent a subset of overseas Filipinos and are
temporary migrants. Counselors help them by providing mental support since they will
be away from their families.

Gender refers to the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits typically associated

with sex but in a broader sense. It is more of social and cultural rather than biological. In
terms of gender, counselors and social workers promote gender equality to support
people like those belonging to the vulnerable individuals like women and the LGBTQ
plus community. The media provide update and information like the SOGIE bill for the
LGBTQ to feel belongingness. In the issue of domestic violence, counselors and social
workers are there to help abused individuals. Media also promote laws like the Anti-
Violence Against Women and Children to mitigate domestic violence. Domestic violence
refers to violent r aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent
abuse of a spouse or partner. Speaking about criminality and substance abuse,
counselors and social workers believe that life is important even the life of a criminal.
Criminality refers to behavior that is contrary to or forbidden by criminal law while
substance abuse is the overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance,
especially alcohol or drugs refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive
substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. Hence, counselors and social workers
help these people by assessing them in order to give them another chance to be free
and enjoy life, a righteous life. Community is a group of people sharing the same
environment and interests. The way of life of a person could be shaped by the behavior
in one’s community. In terms of community life, counselors made us aware that there
are different walks of life in this society hence people should respect diversity of culture
but also correct some inhumane community behaviors such as cannibalism, the practice
of sati, slavery etc. Social workers and media help by information campaigns and news
sharing.

What I Can Do

Direction: Read the short article then write the effects of what these practitioners will
have to the individual, group, and society.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-
19 pandemic. Eventually, it spread across the globe to many countries (The ASEAN
Magazine, 2020). Philippines is not an exception to its spread when it recorded its first
confirmed case last January 30, 2020. With this, the government crafted Republic Act
No. 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal As One Act” which gives power to the president to
adopt emergency measures to respond to the needs of the Filipinos in this time of crisis.
These measures include medical response, subsidy to poor households, and economic
support. With the need for action in dealing with the crisis, the applied social science
processes came into the scene. Here are some applied social science practitioners
doing their task during the pandemic:

Applied Social Science process Effects to Effects to Effects to

individual group society

A counselor doing teletherapy with her client

Social workers giving aide to the people

 A journalist reporting during the
pandemic

What I Have Learned

Task: You Complete Me! (Individual)

Now that you are in this phase, complete the sentences below by supplying the
concepts you’ve learned from this module.

Examples of Applied Social Science Processes are________________.

Effects of Applied Social Science Processes are __________________.
Examples of Awareness and Knowledge effects are ______________.
Examples of Attitude and Value changes are ___________________.
Examples of Behavioral changes are __________________________.
Examples of Structural changes are ___________________________.

Task: 3-2-1 chart : Let us check the level of your understanding

3 best things I learned today

1. ____________________________
2. ____________________________
3. ____________________________

2 things that caught my interest

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________

1 thing that I wanted to learn more about

1. _____________________________

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
2. Which applied social science process could provide people with updates regarding
relevant news in their society?
A. Communication C. Psychiatry
B. Counseling D. Social work

2. Which applied social science process boosts self-awareness and understanding

through giving advice?
A. Communication C. Education
B. Counseling D. Social work

3. What applied social science process is to be used in carefully planning intervention

aiming to pursue social justice?
A. Counseling C. Media
B. Education D. Social work

4. Into which category of effect will the ability to discern the truth from fake news be
included?
A. Attitude and value change C. Behavioral change
B. Awareness and knowledge D. Structural change

5. What refers to any transformation or modification of the way in which one acts or
conducts oneself towards others?
A. Attitude and value change C. Behavioral change
B. Awareness and Knowledge D. Structural change

6. Which one will be mitigated when media and social workers do campaign regarding
the dangerous effects of drugs, while counselors help an addict get rid of his vice?
A. Bahala na habit C. Fake news
B. Climate change D. Substance abuse

7. How would media be of great help to the people and the society as a whole?
A. It boosts self-awareness and understanding
B. It helps by giving advice on personal dilemma
C. It lends help in promoting social justice to people
D. It updates people about relevant news

8. How will counseling affect persons who had become suicidal?

A. It will add to their anxiety and stress
B. It will help them appreciate the worth of their life
C. It will influence them to blame the people around
D. It will ruin relations with their family and friends

9. Which of the following situations demonstrate how social workers promote social
justice among people in the community?
A. Social workers carry on clean and green projects in the community
B. Social workers conduct feeding programs for the children’s nutrition
C. Social workers give training about the effects of drug abuse to the youth
D. Social workers included the marginalized sector as recipients of the aide
10. Which among the following is not part of ‘structural change’ effect of Applied Social
Science processes?
A. LGBTQ plus communities earned respect in the society
B. OFWs abroad were able to fight homesickness
C. Parents learn to apply family planning for their welfare
D. People learn to distinguish verified news from fake news

Assessment
11. A
12.C
13.D
14.B
15.C
16.D
17.D
18.B
19.D
20.D

Answer Key

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DISCIPLINE AND
IDEAS IN APPLIED
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Course
Evaluation and Synthesis
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 What I Need to Know

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

1. Evaluate the effects of certain program or projects on knowledge,

attitude, and behavior of individuals, groups, and society
(HUMSS_DIASS 12-lle-i-45)
2. Synthesize the learning from the course and its applications to the
learner (HUMMS_DIASS12-IIj-46)

Applied Social Sciences come with a wide range of practitioner skills in areas
such as counselling and case management, and the knowledge and experience to
be able to work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve their well-being
and social functioning.

In order to achieve the learning competencies of this module, you must be

able to:

1. explain the effects of applied social sciences on social awareness, self-

awareness, and self- knowledge;
2. explain the effects of applied social sciences on attitude and value change;
3. synthesize the learnings from the course.

Lesson
The Effects of the Applied
1 Social Sciences Processes

What’s New
ChildFund Japan

Child-focused is a one-to-one approach with sponsors for more than 40 years.

As a child-focused development organization, ChildFund Japan believes in
the intrinsic value of each child that inspires and drives us to serve them by providing
opportunity to develop their full potentials, making positive changes for their future.
Its history roots back to 1952, when it was established as a recipient body for
ChildFund International (formally Christian Children’s Fund) sponsorship funds in
support of Japanese orphans following the World War II. Individuals in America
“sponsored” a war orphaned child living in child welfare institutions, the essence of
sponsorship that inherited and continues to present. Since 1975, the work to support
children was relayed by ChildFund Japan (formally Christian Child Welfare
Association - CCWA) which has been working in the Philippines and Nepal to help
deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children, families, and communities through
meaningful, sustainable solutions. The essence of sponsorship approach is
embedded in our organizational culture that connects people one-to-one.
In 2005, ChildFund Japan was registered a Non-Profit Organization and
became the 12th member of ChildFund Alliance. In compliance with the Convention
on the Rights of the Child, we continue to serve impoverished children, families, and
communities in education, healthcare, nutrition, and income generation areas
through sponsorship, special assistance, and emergency relief and rehabilitation
programs.
Mission: ChildFund Japan is committed to promoting the rights of the child through
international development cooperation in the spirit of harmonious co-existence.
Vision: A global society that ensures every child the opportunity to develop their full
potential.
Core Values:
1. Compassion and respect for all children and cultures
2. Commitment to delivering the highest quality standards of integrity and
accountability
3. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing
4. Advocates for child rights and the interests of all children
5. Tireless optimism
6. “Tsunagari” - Connecting people
Source: https://www.childfund.or.jp/english/
Reflection:
1. Who are the immediate beneficiaries of Childfund Japan? Why?
2. In what manner Childfund is helpful to our less fortunate children in the
society?
 What is It

Social Awareness, Self-Awareness, and Self-Knowledge

Social awareness, self-awareness, and self-knowledge are very essential for

quality participation and functioning in society for they incorporate one’s appreciation
of both the inner-ecology and the social ecology. When we come to recognize that
there are other people and that they are essentially distinct and different from us,
that is the start of our social awareness that simultaneously leads us to become
conscious and aware of ourselves as beings or persons.

Social awareness is important for managing own response to change, and it

forms an essential part of interpersonal intelligence. It capacitates individuals to
appreciate diverse perspectives, contribute to civil society, and understand
relationships.
Self-awareness is an important step toward self-understanding and self-
mastery and it forms an essential part of intrapersonal and emotional intelligence. It
means having the capacity to understand your personality, behaviors, habits, and
emotions. It includes being conscious of what you are good at (strengths) as well as
what you are not good at (weakness).

Attitude and Value Change

Tensions emanating from technological, social and economic change bring
about attitude and value change. With all changes happening especially in the
climate change context, social and cultural values that may not be in support of
survival need to give way to those that are life nurturing. Our attitudes and values
must change with time, so as to allow our new abilities to survive to emerge.

Behavior Change

Behavior is acquired or developed slowly and once it’s part of your life, you
will learn the difficulty of behavioral change. It is hard to break old habits or adopt
new ones. Making a permanent change in behavior is never a simple process, and it
requires substantial commitment of time, effort and emotion. Behavioral change
management is never easy, but psychologists, therapists, physicians, and teachers
have developed a number of ways to effectively help people change their behaviors.
Applied social sciences bring in a wealth of approaches, techniques, and tools
to facilitate change on the individual level and on the group level.
Structural Change

Structural change refers to the radical shift in the way reality is organized
and does not necessarily include the substantive change.

Examples of Structural Change

1. In economic terms, the transformation of policy, legal, cultural, economic,

and/or physical aspects of an environment that impede equity for all.

2. Women were not allowed to practice any of the following:

 She is not allowed to hold public office
 She were made to look incompetent
 She were prevented to go further in education
 She was not allowed to have exposure to public service. Instead, their
exposure was in the kitchen and domestic context.

To change this, there are global efforts from public policy to social -awareness
campaign and education where organizations and companies are required to have
women representation in workplace and public affairs.

3. Family Structure
 Biological and marital relationship
 Close family ties
 Extended family
Today, the concept of family remains to be the basic unit in human relations but
does not necessarily imply living together.
4. The institution of marriage was confined to opposite sex partners but today,
there is a growing acceptance of same-sex unions and marriages across the globe.
Becoming more common and normal
a) Personal and family relations
b) Gender
c) Overseas migration of Filipino workers
d) Domestic violence
e) Single parenting
f) Community life
g) Criminality; and substance abuse
 What I Have Learned

Social sciences in their broadness provide a huge theoretical resource to

explain much of the social phenomena that affect individuals, families, groups, and
communities. Applied social sciences raise the social science to a practical science
to address personal, family, group, and community problems by helping individuals
develop their capacity to fit well in the environment and by challenging the
environment to become better for individuals to flourish. Guidance and counseling,
social work, and communication and journalism provide the mechanism, tools,
methods, and processes to bridge the individual and his/ her community. Applied
social sciences are rooted in the principles of human rights, social justice, and
inclusion as well as empowering individuals, groups, and communities to develop
their full potential and well-being. When these are not realized, denied, or violated,
then applied social sciences set in with appropriate measures to transform humanity.

What I Can Do
Synthesis

Directions: Create a portfolio of the highlights of your learning as a synthesis of

your course on the Disciplines of Applied Social Sciences. Your portfolio must
consist of a reflection paper for each of the main sections of the course. You may
use related pictures and drawings to better express your understanding.

Assessment

Multiple Choice.
Directions: Carefully read the statements below. Use the choices in the box for
your answers. Write only the letter of the correct answer before each
number.

A. Applied Social Sciences E. Core Values I. Social-Awareness

B. Attitudes & Values F. Integrity & Competence J. Structural Change
C. Behavior G. Old Habits
D. Childfund Japan H. Self-Awareness
1. Important for managing own response to change, and it forms an essential
part of interpersonal intelligence.
2. Must change with time, so as to allow new abilities to survive to emerge.
3. Acquired or develop slowly and once its part of one’s life, you will learn the
difficulty of behavioural change.
4. Refers to the radical shift in the way reality is organized.
5. An important step toward self-understanding and self-mastery.
6. Believes in the intrinsic value of each child.
7. Offers a wide range of practitioners in their field of expertise in different areas
8. Expected of all professionals in the practice of social service.
9. Considered in the delivery of human and social services.
10. Hard to break.

Answer Key
 Assessment
1. I
2. B
3. C
4. J
5. H
6. D
7. A
8. F
9. E
10. G

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Sampa, Elias M. Discipline and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences. Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Printing
Company, Inc., 2017.