The Study Of Personality - An Introduction PDF

THE STUDY OF PERSONALITY - AN INTRODUCTION ARA JOYCE S. BATO, LPT  ‘Personality’ is derived from the Latin word ‘personae’ or ‘persona’ which is referred to the masks used by ancient actors in a Greek theater.  In the recent popular sense, personality is understood as “the pattern of charac...

THE STUDY OF PERSONALITY - AN INTRODUCTION ARA JOYCE S. BATO, LPT  ‘Personality’ is derived from the Latin word ‘personae’ or ‘persona’ which is referred to the masks used by ancient actors in a Greek theater.  In the recent popular sense, personality is understood as “the pattern of characteristic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguishes an individual from another and that persists over time”.  Personality is all about self-discovery. What factors influence a person's personality? How do we act or behave in our daily lives,? All of this represents our character. You learn more about yourself as you grow and develop from childhood to adulthood. What is Personality Development? Basically, personality development is a term that refers to the process of improving one's personality. It covers topics such as how to dress appropriately, social graces, grooming, speech, and interpersonal skills. Personality development aids in the development of self-confidence and self-esteem. As a result of personality development, people tend to adopt a positive attitude. Thus, whatever your profession, these are critical skills to master in order to advance your career.  Understanding Today’s Generation (Gen Z)  Generation Z defined to be those who were born in the late 90s through today (after year 1996). Other labels have also appeared, including the Homeland Generation, Multi-Gen, True Gen, Post Gen, Gen Tech, post-Millennials, iGeneration, Gen Y-Fi, True Digital Natives, Pluralistic Generation and Zoomers. Their parents are usually from Generation X, and their grandparents are from the Baby Boomer or Silent Generation. Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964, during the height of television's popularity. Gen X was born between 1965 and 1980, and grew up during the computer revolution. While between 1981 and 1996, Gen Y (also known as Millennials) came of age as the internet grew in popularity. Neil Howe and William Strauss are widely credited with coining the term "millennial." It was coined in 1989, as the imminent millennium became more prominent in the public consciousness.  Generation Z grew up immersed in technology traits of this generation are intriguing and distinct "true digital natives“ had a lot of exposure to the internet, social media, and mobile devices  Generation Z more likely to meet people online and engage in meaningful conversations with them. enjoy playing video games and listening to music interested in trends, but they are also quick to study current events.  Generation Z this generation's quest for truth. As a result, Gen Z is also known as the "True Generation." Individual expression is valued by Gen Zers, who avoid labels. They are firm believers in the power of dialogue to resolve disputes and improve the world. highly analytical and pragmatic in their decision- making and interactions with institutions  Generation Z in comparison, the previous generation, the millennials, also known as the "me generation," arose during a period of economic prosperity and focuses on self-interest. more idealistic, confrontational, and less tolerant of opposing viewpoints. Finally, in the face of the impact that political differences and economic unsteadiness, Gen Zers are becoming more accepting of people of other races, cultures, and genders. Gen Z vs. Millennials The primary commonalities between Gen Z and the Millennials include: 1. Desire to find meaning in life 2. Driven to make a difference in the world 3. Highly educated 4. Lives in multiculturalism 5. Longs for their own distinct experience Differences that Gen Z will be known: 1) Less validation expectations 2) More individualistic and self-reliant 3) More imaginative and advanced 4) More expressive 5) More competitive 6) More inspired by security 7) Guided by financial and career end  Generation Z Millennials are considered technology-fluent, while Gen Zs are vastly more reliant on technology. The term "technological fluency" refers to a natural, intuitive grasp of technology and how to use it. For Gen Zs, technological dependence isn't necessarily regarded as an addiction; rather, they regard their mobile devices as "extensions" of themselves wherein without them, there would be a great tendency for them to become anxious. Basic Personality Traits  Personality Traits patterns of emotions, thinking processes, and behaviors that people have. imply consistency and stability. Trait psychology is based on the premise that individuals vary from one another on a set of fundamental trait dimensions that persist over time and across circumstances. According to Allport and other personologists, the best way to understand individual distinctiveness is to look at their personality characteristics or traits. Psychologists explains that there are only a few of these dimensions, and every individual falls somewhere along each one, meaning they may be low, medium, or high on each one. It only means that when these psychologists talk about introverts and extroverts, they aren't really referring to two separate kinds of individuals who are opposed. Instead, they're referring to individuals who fall scores low or high in a continuum. “Five-Factor Model of Personality (FFM)” A. Openness - This dimension refers to how imaginative, innovative and curious people are. Anyone who scores low in this dimension tend to be more traditional and less open to new things, doesn't want any ideas nor change. On the other hand, anyone who scores high in this dimension tend to be more curious and very interested in new things since the individual is more open-minded. The person tend to have more novel experiences in life than the former because he or she is not reluctant to adventures. B. Conscientiousness - This dimension contains the desire to succeed. This dimension is marked by thoughtfulness, as well as strong impulse control and goal-driven behavior. Anyone who scores low in this dimension are more careless, exhaustive, disorganized, and irresponsible. On the other hand, anyone who scores high in this dimension tend to be detail-oriented and coordinated. They have a higher level of caution, dependability, and self-discipline. C. Extraversion - Anyone who scores high in this dimension is called "extrovert". This features trait characteristics such as being sociable and overtly communicative. They can express their emotions with high amounts of self-confidence. Extroverts get their energy externally, everything that surrounds them such as family, peers and even personal things. On the other hand, anyone who scores low on this dimension is called “introvert”, who are featured to be more calm, silent and timid. They aren't necessarily socially inept. Rather than attending social events, they prefer to focus or they tend to be more interested on coming up with ideas. They feel at ease when they are alone. Introverts get their energy from the internally, from personal reflection on concepts and ideas, for example. D. Agreeableness - This dimension includes prosocial attributes such as trust, altruism, empathy and kindness. This sometimes referred to as "friendly compliance," with "hostile noncompliance" as its polar opposite. Anyone who scores low in this dimension are uncooperative, competitive, and irritable that is why they tend to engage in a more conflictual relationships. While those who score high in this dimension generally tend to be more tactful, courteous, and caring that is why they tend to get along well with other people. E. Neuroticism - This dimension represents the degree to which an individual experiences the world as threatening and unsafe. Thus, anyone who scores high in this dimension tend to experience emotional instability or mood swings frequently, thus, the individual gets easily irritated. Highly neurotic individuals tend to experience more negative emotions such as depression, sadness, guilt and anger. They always feel nervous, anxious and tense in so many reasons. In contrast, anyone who scores low in this dimension tend to be more calm, confident, and stable. They are less likely reactive to stress.  Personal Branding 1. Personality 2. Values - guiding principles that influence how you feel, act, and respond. 3. Passions and Interests - things that make you attractive to others and inspire you. When you know what motivates you, you can look for ways to connect your interests to what you do and how you do it.  Personal Branding 4. Strengths- qualities that powers you. 5. Education and Work Experience 6. Influencers and Inspirations- somebody whom you admire and strive to be like  Personal Branding 7. Your Look and Style- Your ‘packaging' consists of your clothing, hair/makeup, and accessories. Whatever your profession or personality, you should have your own personal "dress code" that is based on your individual appearance and aligned with your personal brand and objectives. 8. Goals- It's about "getting to where you want to go and accomplishing your goals." What do you want to be doing in the next three to five years? What do you want to be in the future?  Personal Branding 9. Target Market- Your target are the individuals and organizations to whom your messages will be tailored. It could be a business, its employees, or its stakeholders. 10. Peer circle and associations - Somebody who assist you in defining yourself and where you’re coming from. Mentors, business friends, and everyone else who helps you identify who you are and what you do are examples of these people. The significance of developing a personal brand 1. A personal brand will assist you in gaining self-assurance. 2. You can shape your own story with a personal brand. 3. Developing a good personal brand will help you advance your career. 4. You would have a stronger sense of self if you develop a good personal brand. 5. Developing a personal brand will assist you in thinking strategically and authentically. 6. Building your brand will enable you to provide more value to your customers. 7. Personal branding will assist you in defining your area of expertise. 8. A personal brand will help you build self confidence. 9. With a personal brand, you shape your own story.