VQGeneral Concepts of Character PDF

**VQGeneral** Concepts of Character ▸ The term was derived from the Greek word charassein, referring to an engraving instrument, originally used of a mark impressed upon a coin or the mark cut by it. Then it was applied to a distinctive mark of personality; and gradually, to the sum total of such m...

**VQGeneral** Concepts of Character ▸ The term was derived from the Greek word charassein, referring to an engraving instrument, originally used of a mark impressed upon a coin or the mark cut by it. Then it was applied to a distinctive mark of personality; and gradually, to the sum total of such marks, each individual one being called characteristics (Bartemeier, 2009). ▸ Basically, character is defined as a 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. CHARACTER FORMATION ▸ Is the process by which the individual, through interaction of biologically transmitted predispositions with the environment, develops stable pattern of functioning, thinking, and feeling. Also known as CHARACTER BUILDING. It is deeply internalized patterns of values and attitudes and the consequent actions that are often established in precognitive times of life through the natural and normal educational patterns that are appropriate for young children. (Donald 2006) CONTRIBUTING FACTORS FOR CHARACTER FORMATION PARENTAL INFLUENCE HOME ENVIRONMENT SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT CULTURE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE FILIPINO CHARACTER FORMATION By: Leticia Ramos Shahani HOME ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT CULTURE AND LANGUAGE HISTORY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM RELIGION ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT MASS MEDIA LEADERSHIP AND ROLE MODEL GENERAL TYPES OF CHARACTERS POSITIVE CHARACTER/GOOD CHARACTER/POSITIVE TRAIT NEGATIVE CHARACTER/NEGATIVE TRAIT NEUTRAL CHARACTER/NEUTRAL TRAIT TYPES OF CHARACTERS Self -- Realized Character Covetous Character Superstitious Character Egoistic/Overbearing/Bossy/Tall Talker Anti -social Character Insincere Character Complacent Character THE SIX PILLARS OF GOOD CHARACTER 1. TRUSTWORTHINESS A. HONESTY FIVE DIMENSIONS OF HONESTY Truthfulness Sincerity Candor Integrity Reliability(Promise -- Keeping) CONSIDERATIONS TO MAINTAIN RELIABILITY Avoid bad faith Excuses -- interpret your promises fairly and honestly. Don't try to rationalize non-compliance. Avoid unwise commitments -- before making a promise consider carefully whether you are willing and likely to keep it. Think about unknown or future events that could make it difficult, undesirable or impossible. Sometimes, all we can promise is to do our best. Avoid unclear commitments -- be sure that when you make a promise, the other understands what you are committing to do. B. LOYALTY 2\. RESPECT -- The Golden Rule in Human Relation "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" perfectly illustrates "respect." When you observe we would prevent and pre-tempt violence, humiliation, manipulation and exploitation. It reflects notions such as civility, courtesy, decency, dignity, autonomy, tolerance and acceptance. QUALITIES OF A RESPECTFUL PERSON Ability to listen -- when somebody is talking he is attentively listening. Treats others with consideration -- respectful person doesn't resort to intimidation, coercion or violence except in extraordinary and limited situations to defend others, teach discipline, maintain order or achieves social justice. They allow all individuals, including maturing children, to have a say in the decisions that affect them. 3\. RESPONSIBILITY -- it is understood that life is full of choices and everyone has its own judgment and decisions to take in life. However, we are expected to be responsible for our actions and behaviours as rational being. Being responsible means to take charge and be accountable of the consequences of what we think and do. Our capacity to reason and our freedom to choose make us morally autonomous and therefore, answerable for whether we honor or degrade the ethical principles that give life meaning and purpose. Thus, an individual must be responsible and accountable, pursue excellence and exercise self-restraint. They exhibit the ability to respond to expectations. QUALITIES OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON a. Sense of Accountability -- an accountable person leads by example and doesn't shift blame or claim credit for the work of others. He considers the likely consequences of his behavior and associations. He recognizes the common complicity in the triumph of evil when nothing is done to stop it. b. Pursuit of Excellence -- responsible person shows diligence what he is doing, careful 4.FAIRNESS ▶ This pillar of good character involves issues of equality, impartiality, proportionality, openness and due process. It is unfair to handle similar matters inconsistently, and to impose punishment that is not commensurate with the offense. ▶ The basic concept seems simple, even intuitive, yet applying it in daily life can be surprising difficult. Fairness is another tricky concept, probably more subject to legitimate debate and interpretation than any other ethical value. Disagreeing parties tend to maintain that there is only one fair position ( their own, naturally). But essentially fairness implies adherence to a balanced standard of justice without relevance to one's own feelings or inclinations. : 5\. CARING Caring is the heart of ethics, and ethical decision making. It is scarcely possible to be truly ethical and yet unconcerned with the welfare of others. That is because ethics is ultimately about good relations with other people. 6.CITIZENSHIP This pillar of good character includes civic virtues and duties that prescribe how we ought to behave as part of a community. The good citizen knows the laws and obeys them. He volunteers and stays informed on the issues of the day, the better to execute his duties and privileges as a member of a self governing democratic society. FILIPINO INFLUENCES TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS THE MOST WELL KNOWN TRAITS AND ATTITUDES OF THE FILIPINO POSITIVE TRAITS 1. HOSPITALITY Hospitality is a trait displayed by every FILIPINO, characterized by heart warming, generosity and friendliness exhibited to foreigners and locals alike. 2. RESPECT This is often observed -- not just by younger people, but also by people of all ages. In the Philippines, respect for one's elders is tradition. 3. STRONG FAMILY TIES AND RELIGIOUS Filipinos values their families so much that they tend to keep families intact through the generations. Families got to church and pray together because their religion is important and creates a strong bond, marking GOD as the center of their lives. Filipinos believe in only one GOD and majority of the population are Catholics. It is value system of the Filipino to pray before eating, going bed, before the start of the meeting, conferences of program, gathering, etc. 4. GENEROSITY AND HELPFULNESS Aside from being hospitable, Filipinos are also well- known for being generous. They share what they have to the people around them even when they only have little. 5.STRONG WORK ETHICS Another good things most Filipinos have is being hardworking people. They are always willing to work almost the whole day to provide the needs of their families. Filipino farmers though earning so little but they work harder with not much compensation. 6.LOVING AND CARING Because of their generosity, hospitality and religiosity, Filipinos are found to be the sweetest and most loving people in the world. It is expressed by both foreigners and Filipino women that most Filipino men are so sweet and romantic when it comes to love. They will send their beloved flowers, bring her to a very romantic place, text her sweet quote and tell often how special she is to them. Filipino women are also romantic very caring, which often makes some foreigners want to marry them. Women, tend to prepare dinner before their husband comes home. They love, and value the relationship, always staying faithful to their husbands. They love deeply and sincerely. NEGATIVES TRAITS OF FILIPINOS 1. FATALISM (BAHALA NA OR COME WHAY MAY" ATTITUDE) When Filipinos are facing difficulties and shortcoming they have the attitude of leaving it up to GOD to short things out. An attitude of "What Goes Around Comes Around" Filipinos have a tendency to surrender the future to luck. They have that strong confidence that everything. Filipinos often accepts bad news or circumstances without trying to stop or change them. This can sometimes be helpful in adversity, but it can also keep us from finding ways out of situations. Also, constantly expecting the worst can get pretty depressing. 2. MANANA HABIT (PROCRASTINATION) True blooded Filipinos have the attitude of causing delays in accomplishing things or making transactions. When not interested or not in the mood, they wait or reserve until tomorrow or the next day to finish what they are doing or meeting their transactions. However, there are some Filipinos nowadays who take their time in doing things or in making decisions promptly. There are some whoa are habitually late or not showing up at all. There are few Filipinos who are punctual for social meetings. In fact, it is not expected of them to arrive exactly on time especially at a party. 3. CRAB MENTALITY ▶ This attitude of some Filipinos where they tend to push each their own gain. Filipino people with this kind of mentality or attitude try their best to ruin each other, either by making issues against the other for him to turn out bad to the public or to the company or organization so that people will gradually put distance and loss their confidence and trust that eventually result to their replacement. 4. HYPOCRISY (PAGKUKUNWARI) This is trait of the Filipino where criticisms to others failure to live with the standards of the society are inevitable. In the Philippines morality is highly valued, most of us try to live up the standards set by the traditional society. However, as no one is perfect, many of us are not actually able to sustain these standards. The fear of being an outcast has forced a lot of people to live a double standard life. To hide our failure in following a norm, we tend to be condemning those who are caught red handed. 5. NINGAS COGON ▶ Most Filipino are very good at the start when doing something. Nevertheless, after a few hours or days, that excitement to do or accomplish something is lost we and become too lazy to finish what were have started.