SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENTS(L2)

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  • Adolescent period is a time of rapid changes for an individual, not only in the physical
    and cognitive senses but in the socio-emotional and interpersonal aspects as well. Many factors
    can influence the attitudes, values, and behaviors of individuals as they mature.
  • Three Forms of Social Influence
    Social influence may take many forms such as conformity, compliance, and obedience.
  • Conformity
    An individual is influenced to adjust or change
    his/her behavior, attitudes, feelings, and/or beliefs to
    “fit in” or to “belong” to a group. A person adjusts or
    changes behaviors merely by observing and perhaps
    imitating the behaviors of the group.
  • Compliance
    This is often referred to as an active form of social
    influence. In compliance, the person does what the
    other explicitly or implicitly asks him/her to do,
    though he/she remains to have an option whether or
    not to comply.
  • Obedience
    Unlike compliance, obedience involves abiding by the
    direct orders of someone who is regarded as an
    authority figure. The person obeying the mandates of the
    other seems to have no choice but to obey.
  • Group leadership is "the process of providing focus and direction to a specific group of people”.
    This kind of leadership includes the facilitation and guidance of the people in the group. Leaders
    also analyze problems and difficulties, think of solutions, and get things done. They also provide a
    definite plan for the group, build concepts, and set a vision.
  • Followership is the function of the members in a group or organization and is regarded as the
    counterpart of leadership. Followers do their part for the success of the group. Responsible
    followership involves supporting the leader, especially in the implementation of rules and
    regulations.
  • Leadership, Followership, and the Adolescents
    • There are observations that adolescents form leader-follower relationships with their peers or
    age mates but not with others. Adolescence is the time when young people start to follow different
    peer leaders.
  • Various Roles of Individuals in the Society
    Individuals play certain social roles as members of a social group. The particular kind of
    status one assumes determines the roles he or she has to fulfill. The following are just some of the
    statuses and roles played by some members of societies:
  • President/Political Leaders
    Political leaders in the legislative branch of government create laws or ordinances, those
    in the executive implement laws, and those in the judiciary interpret laws.
    • Ideally, the leadership of political leaders influences people to adhere to the laws of the
    land. Their influence also moves people to action.
  • Religious leaders
    • They are performers of rites and ceremonies in their respective religions. They keep
    religious traditions and serve as moral leaders, teachers, and spiritual guides. Usually, they have
    the religious obligation to propagate their held doctrines and to recruit members.
  • Teachers
    • Teachers are dispensers of knowledge and useful information. They act as a mentor,
    leader, counsel, role model, and initiator of change.
  • Children
    • They basically have the role and societal duty to grow to be healthy, competent,
    responsible, and productive individuals. They have an impact on the lives of fellow children,
    siblings, and other people in society.
  • Church Members
    They ideally follow the religious leaders and adhere to the teachings of their religion. They
    practice their doctrines and also propagate their teachings.
  • Celebrities
    • Their influence on other people is great, especially on the young generation. Hence, they
    should act as good role models to other people, especially to their fans. They must be watchful
    about their physical looks, actions, and attitudes.
  • Filipino Values in Social Relationships
    Filipino values are very important to the lives of every Filipino. These values consist of
    ethical practices, ideologies, etiquettes, and social norms which may be unique to Filipino culture.
    Some of the Filipino values that are important to maintain harmony in Filipino relationships
    are the following:
    1. Fear of losing face or 'hiya'
    This involves being afraid to do bad things as it may damage one's reputation in the
    eyesight of other people. On the other hand, also because of this "hiya," some Filipinos cannot say
    "no" even if what is asked by other people is something immoral.
  • 2. Pakikisama
    This is commonly regarded as 'good public relations.' This is usually practiced to avoid
    clashing with other people or a certain group. Just like 'hiya' and other Filipino values, pakikisama
    can work either positively or destructively.
  • 3. Hospitality
    This refers to the innate ability and trait of Filipinos to be courteous and entertaining to their
    guests. Generally speaking, Filipinos are hospitable.
  • 4. Amor propio or self-esteem
    It comes from the person's tendency to protect his or her dignity and honor. Because of
    pride or amor propio, for instance, a person may refuse offers even if he/she really wants to accept
    them.
  • 5. Respect to elders
    Filipinos have unique ways of showing respect to elders. These include the use of 'po' and
    opo' when talking to elders and 'pagmamano' or the putting of the elder's hand on one's forehead.
  • 6. Utang na loob (debt of gratitude)
    This involves the concept of reciprocity or returning the received favor. The inability to repay
    the "utang na loob" usually makes a person "walang utang na loob" or "walang-hiya."