UNIT 2_FILIPINO CHARACTERISTICS AND VALUES

• Human person - a rational or thinking being, a person can know.
• Aristotle and boethius, philosophers, described the humans as rational being.
• human person - spiritual in nature because man has a soul and is created by a Superior Being with divine purpose. Physical in nature, because a person is created with body and faculty that correspond to his/her relationship with society.
• A substance of physical and spiritual is how the theologians describe a human person.
• CHARACTERISTICS OF A HUMAN PERSON

  according to Eddie Babor

  • Rational
  • Unique
  • Free
  • Social Being
  • Sexual
• THE ESSENCE OF A PERSON

  HIERARCHY OF NEEDS BY ABRAHAM MASLOW (step by step)

  5) Self-Actualization

  4) Esteem

  3) Social and Belongingness

  2) Safety

  1 Physiological Level
• Following Maslow's theory, Carl Rogers, (1902-1987) person-centered therapy theory, believed that every person has within him an inherent desire towards positive  transformation and development of his/her capacity. Furthermore, he came to believe that man is good and inherently possess a seed of goodness no matter how imprudent his/her actions are.
• The theory of person-centered therapy of Carl Rogers explained that persons themselves are the only ones able to change the direction of their lives. and which path to take. The therapist's role is to act as a "sounding board" while the person himself explores and analyzes his/her problem (Intro to Psych 10th ed. By Atkinson, Smith, Bem, p. 523)
• THE FILIPINO VALUES SYSTEM.

  1. Pagkamaka-Diyos
  2. Pagkamaka-Tao
  3. Pagkamaka-Bansa
  4. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan
• Pagkamaka-Diyos

  • Faith in the almighty
  • Respect for life
  • Order
  • Work 
  • Family-oriented
• Pagkamaka-Tao

  • Love
  • Freedom
  • Peace 
  • Truth
  • Justice
• Pagkamaka -Bansa

  • Patriotism
  • Unity
  • Respect for law and government
  • Equality 
  • Equity
  • Promotion of the common good
• Pagkamaka-Kalikasan

  • Respect for the environment
  • Care of creation
  • Balance of ecology
• FILIPINO VALUES - The lifestyle and values being practiced in the Filipino society is a mixture of a variety of races. Among those who influenced the Filipino culture and values are our ancestors - the Malays and Indones, our colonists - the Spaniards and the Americans, and nationals of other countries who have dealt with the Philippine society through trade - the Chinese and the Indians.
• The rich Christian values of Europe, the pragmatic and democratic values of America, and the spiritual values of Asia blend together make the most dominant of the Filipino values.
• Family is considered to be the basic unit of the Filipino society. Family is where the values and principles are nurtured and imbedded to each member. The tradition of close family ties has long been practiced and considered as the foundation of the Philippine society.
• FILIPINO VALUES 

  (Positive traits)

  • HOSPITALITY
  • RESPECT
  • STRONG FAMILY TIES AND RELIGIOUS
  • GENEROSITY AND HELPFULNESS
  • STRONG WORK ETHIC
  • LOVE AND CARING
• FILIPINO VALUES

  (Negative traits)

  • FATALISM/BAHALA NA ATTITUDE
  • COLONIAL MENTALITY 
  • CRAB MENTALITY 
• Other Strengths of the Filipino Character

  1. Pakikipagkapwa-tao
  2. Family Oriented
  3. Joy and Humor
  4. Flexibility and Adaptability Productivity, innovation, entrepreneurship, equanimity, and survival
  5. Hard work and Industry
  6. Faith and Religiosity
  7. Ability to survive
• Other Weaknesses of Filipino Character

  1. Extreme Personalism
  2. Extreme Family Centeredness
  3. Lack of Discipline
  4. Passivity and Lack of Initiative
  5. Colonial Mentality
  6. Kanya-kanya Syndrome
  7. Lack of Self-Analysis and Self-Reflection
• Infancy, 0-1 year

  Early childhood, 1-3 years

  Play age, 3-6 years

  School age, 7-11 years

  Adolescence, 12-18 years

  Early adulthood, 19-29 years

  Middle age, 30-64 years

  Old age, 65 onward
• Infancy, 0-1 year

  Early childhood, 1-3 years

  Play age, 3-6 years

  School age, 7-11 years

  Adolescence, 12-18 years

  Early adulthood, 19-29 years

  Middle age, 30-64 years

  Old age, 65 onward
• Infancy, trust vs mistrust

  Early childhood, autonomy vs shame/doubt

  Play age, initiative vs guilt

  School age, industry vs inferiority

  Adolescence, identity vs confusion

  Early adulthood, intimacy vs isolation

  Middle age, generativity vs stagnation

  Old age, integrity vs despair
• Infancy, hope

  Early childhood, will

  Play age, purpose

  School age, competence

  Adolescence, fidelity

  Early adulthood, love

  Middle age, care

  Old age, wisdom