Political Self

• Politics - social institution through which power is acquired and exercised by people and groups
• Aristotle - stated the "Man is by nature a political animal"
• Aristotle - describes politics as bringing about the virtuous life in citizenry
• Politics - an important part of human development as it promotes ideologies
• Citizenship - the most basic identification with the nation
• Politics - to develop power and understanding proper functioning of a democratic society
• Political Self - organizes self-relevant information about the politics
• Political Self - constitutes knowledge about the constitution, government, and governance
• Political Self - understanding the relationship between the state and citizens
• Being a citizens means exercising rights, freedom, and obligations
• Political self and identity are developed through socialization
• Political self includes learning societal knowledge, norms, values, motives and roles appropriate to their positions
• Political Self - one's understanding of oneself as a citizen, including their belief, values, and behaviors related to governance
• Political Self - shaped by a variety of institutions that influence our world views
• Family - the primary institution that introduces individuals to political concepts and attitudes
• Parents and other family members - transmit their political beliefs and values to children through interactions
• Church - institution which offers moral and ethical frameworks that can inform political perspectives
• School - contributes to the development of political self through civics education, history lessons, and discussions about current events
• Media - plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and influencing individual's political self
• Media can expose people to different perspectives through news outlets, social media platforms, and other media sources
• Government - influence individual's political self through their policies, actions, and interactions with citizens
• Non-Government Organizations - promotes civic engagement, advocacy, and social change, contributing to development of political self
• The Origin of Political Self: Family, Church, School, Media, Government, Non-governmental Organizations
• Social Learning Theory - suggest that individuals learn political behavior and beliefs by observing and imitating others
• Social Learning Theory - suggest that individuals learn political behavior and beliefs by observing and imitating others
• Cognitive Theory - emphasizes the role of cognitive process in shaping individual's political beliefs and attitudes
• Cognitive Factors - influence how individuals interpret political information and make decisions about issues
• Theory of Symbolic Interaction - individuals develop a sense of self through their interactions with others
• Theory of Political Participation - individual's decision to participate in political activities influence their political self
• Political Theories - provide a framework for understanding the political self
• Political Self - a person's understanding of themselves as a political being
• Theory of Symbolic Interaction - focuses on how individuals are shaped by the symbols, meaning and interpretations that individuals attach to political concepts and experience
• Politics - a central component of their identity