CFLM 12.

CHARACTER FORMATION I:
Nationalism & Patriotism

General concept of character

The term character was derived from the Greek word charassein”
Charassein - mean referring to an engraving instrument:
● Psychological notion that refers to all the habitual ways of feeling and reacting of a
person that distinguish one individual from another.
● It is the trademark of being a person
● Characteristic pattern of behavior of an individual
Character formation is defined as the process by which the individual, through interaction of
biologically transmitted predispositions with the environment, develops stable patterns of
functioning, thinking and feeling. [Donald, 2006]
● Character Formation, it is also known as character building
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS FOR CHARACTER FOORMATION
1. Parental Influence
- Is the most important of all the factors responsible for personality development.
2. Home Environment
- Home as a cradle of human character and personality largely contribute to the
character formation of a child.
3. School Environment
- To perfect the total development of a child’s character and attitude, beside the home
environment, a child school environment too plays a major role in shaping a child’s
personality.
4. Culture
- Everyone has different character and values because of the different cultures where
everyone is exposed.
DETERMINING CHARACTER OR PERSONALITY TYPES
Five (5) Factors that Determine Character or Personality Traits.
1. Openness – Appreciation for a variety of experiences.
2. Conscientiousness - Planning ahead rather than being spontaneous.
3. Extraversion – Being sociable, energetic and talkative.
4. Agreeableness – Being kind, sympathetic and happy to help.
5. Neuroticism – Inclined to worry or be vulnerable or temperamental.