UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM

Social
Health Environment

PREPARED BY
Erika B. Bumanglag
 The Social Environment
The classroom social environment is comprised of students’ perceptions about how they
are encouraged to interact with and relate to others (e.g., classmates, the
teacher), and encompasses dimensions of:
(1) teacher support,
(2) promoting mutual
respect
(3) promoting student task-related interaction
(4) promoting performance
goals recommendations.

Social Health refers to building and maintaining satisfying relationships, comes naturally
to us, as we are social humans. Being socially accepted, is also connected to our
emotional well-being.
 Situations of Social Health

1. Young adolescents choose friends who share the same interest with them.
2. Some enjoy being with friends, they enjoy choosing clothes to wear; they also crave
privacy.
3. Some consider approval of friends and other adolescents or peers as very important.
4. Those who grow up with family members showing love, guidance and support for each
other are less likely to get involved with bad company.

Main Distinctions of Social Health (Examples)

1. We should increase our ability to interact with people and their idea.
2. Accept and understand diverse cultural norms.
3. Adopt a positive self-image.
 Importance
A well-designed social environment helps foster positive peer relationships,
creates positive interactions between adults and children, and provides
opportunities for adults to support children to achieve their social goals.

Play this video for better understanding;

https://youtu.be/8PH4JYfF4Ns?si=fNjzC4B1Itu1S9JI
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