I.

Human Development and Personal

Development
Domains of Human Development
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Psychosocial Development
Physical Development
Physical health
Cognitive Development
Capacity to learn
to create
to speak
to understand
to reason
Psychosocial Development
Emotions
Attitudes
Feelings
Values
Beliefs
Personality
Self-identity
Human Development is also influenced
by:
Heredity
Environment
Maturation
Personal Development
It is defined as a process in which persons
reflect upon themselves, understand who
they are, accept what they discover about
themselves and learn (or unlearn) new
sets of values, attitudes, behavior, and
thinking skills to reach their fullest
potential as human beings.
The process of striving to be the best that
you can be in order to reach and realize
your full potential.
It is a journey of self-discovery, selfimprovement, and self-realization.
Origins of Personal Development
Homo Sapiens
Republic (Plato)
Great Chinese (Confucius)
Religion
II. Defining SELF
Knowing thyself is the height of
wisdom.
Socrates

The beginning of knowledge is selfknowledge.

Plato
Enquiry into the truth of self is
knowledge.
Hindu Writings (Upanishads)
What is SELF?
It includes a persons life purpose,
meaning and aspirations.
It is the essence of the person:
His thoughts, feelings and
actions, experiences, beliefs,
values, principles, and
relationships.
Nature, Nurture and Personality
Trait Theory
It is an approach in identifying types of
personalities based on certain
attributes, which vary from one person
to the other.
Big Five or Five-Factor Model (OCEAN)
Openness to experience curiosity,
interest, imagination and creativity to
new ideas.
Consciousness planning,
organizing, hard-working, controlling,
persevering, and punctuality.
Extraversion sociable, talkative,
active, outgoing, and fun-loving.
Agreeableness friendly, warm,
trusting, generous and kind-hearted.
Neuroticism calm, relaxed, and
comfortable
Personality Traits
It is a disposition to behave
consistently in a particular way.
Personality can be measured using
Rorschach Inkblot Test
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The Keirsey Temperament Sorter
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Founded by: Katherine Briggs and
Isabel Briggs Myers
Four Preferences of Individuals
E or I (Extraversion or Introversion)
An individual who channels his or her
energy when dealing with people, whether
its inward or outward.
S or N (Sensing or INtuition)

One prefers to process information,

whether through the use of senses such as
being able to describe what one sees, or
intuitively like dealing with ideas.
T or F (Thinking or Feeling)
How an individual to make decisions, either
thinking or using logic and analysis, or
feeling which uses the cognitive senses
based on values or beliefs.
J or P (Judgement or Perception)
An individual prefers to manage ones life,
whether through judging, which means a
planned and organized life, versus,
perception, which has more flexible
approach to living.

III. Developing the Whole Person

Holistic Development
Mind and Body Dualism - Rene Descartes
Yin-yang
Good/Bad
Racial Purity
Life-Death
Holism
The tendency in nature to form wholes
which are greater than the sum of the
parts through creative evolution.
- Gen. Jan C. Smuts
Gestalt
The general quality or character of
something.
- Christian von Ehrenfels & Max
Wertheimer
Kurt Koffka & Wolfgang Kohler
The Various Aspect of Holistic
Development of Persons
Physiological
Cognitive
Psychological
Social
Spiritual
IV. Basic Drives and Affect
Basic Drives
Hunger & Thirst
Affect
Feelings & Emotions
Six Basic Emotions
Happiness Sadness
Fear
Anger
Surprise
Disgust
Emotion

Taken from the Latin verb movare which

means to move or be upset or agitated.
Smith(1978)
V. Attitudes and Behavior
Attitude
Thoughts, feelings, emotions
It is a result of a persons evaluation of an
experience with another person, object,
idea, behavior or situation based on his or
her values and belief systems.
Behavior
It is a manifestation or acting out of the
attitudes has.
Principle
Front Door
Role Play
VI. Values and Virtues
Values
A system of beliefs that adheres the highest
ideals of human existence.
These ideals are create meaning and
purpose in a persons life.
United Nations Universal Values
Peace
Freedom
Social Progress
Equal Rights
Human Dignity
Core Values for the Workplace - Robert L.
Dilenshneider
Integrity
Accountability
Diligence
Perseverance
Discipline
Shalom H. Schwartz
A psychologists and cross-cultural
researcher from the Hebrew University
of Jerusalem.
Wrote a report on Basic Values:
Theories, Methods and Applications
which identified TEN BASIC VALUES.
Basic Values
1. Self-direction - Independent thought
and action; choosing creating and
exploring

2. Stimulation - Excitement, novelty, and

challenge in life
3. Hedonism - Pleasure and sensuous
gratification for oneself
4. Achievement - Personal success through
demonstration competence according to
social standards
5. Power - Social status and prestige, and
control or dominance over people
6. Security - Safety, harmony, and stability
of society, of relationship, and of self
7. Conformity - Restraint of actions,
inclinations and impulses
8. Tradition - Respect, commitment and
acceptance of customs and ideas
9. Benevolence - Preserving and enhancing
the welfare
10.Universalism - Understanding,
appreciation, tolerance, and protection
Motivational Goals
Openness to change
Self-Transcendence
Self-Enhancement
Conservation
Simplified Five Values
Right Conduct
Peace
Truth
Love
Non-violence
Virtues
Are adjectives that describe positive
desirable qualities which usually mirror a
value it represents.
Value
s

Virtues

Peace

Peaceful, calm

Integr
ity

Reputable, responsible, believable,

honest, trustworthy

Love

Loving, caring, compassionate,

gentle, affectionate

Respe
ct

Respectful, civil

Balan
ce

Objective, fair, harmonious

VII. Adolescence

Early Adolescence ages around 10 to

13
Middle Adolescence ages from 14 to
16
Late Adolescence ages from 17 to 20

Ericksons Personality Development

Adolescence (12 20 years)
Influential Figure
Conflict or Crisis to be resolved
- Identity vs. Role Confusion
Possible Results from Resolving
Conflicts or Crisis (FAVORABLE)
- Develops a sense of self and identity
- Plans to actualize ones abilities
- Develops the ability to stay true to
oneself
Possible Results from Resolving
Conflicts or Crisis (UNFAVORABLE)
- Feeling of confusion, indecisiveness and
anti-social behavior
- Weak sense of self
Changes During Adolescence
Abstract Concepts
Beliefs
Morality
Religion
Human Rights
Freedom
Politics
Asking questions/Making inferences
Status quo
Consequences
About the way things happen
Plans
Why not??
What if??
Experimenting
Vices(smoking, drinking alcohol)
Fashion
Socialization
Online Games
Sex
VIII. Adolescence and Social Behavior
1950s
In USA, the term teenage rebellion was
popularized.
Beatnik movement as its forefront.
Popular Rebel Teen Stars
James Dean and Jack Kerouac
The Era of Lo-Waist Gang

1960s and 1970s

Hippie Movement

FashionProtestDrugs
Flower Power
Woodstock
1980s to early 2000s
This generation was born in the midst of a
great technology boom; hence, they were
also referred to as digital natives
versus the previous generation who were
referred to as digital immigrants.
Selfie as Social Phenomena
IX. Skills and Task for Middle and Late
Adolescence
Developing occupational skills
Being courageous in standing up and
being different from your friends.
Self-reliance
Developing self-esteem
Ability to manage their finances
Being true to yourself and avoiding the
tendency to please others.
Social responsibility
Learning how media and advertising
are trying to influence your thinking
and feelings.
Mature work orientation
Becoming aware, critical, and being
involved with social issues.
Personal responsibility
Embracing a healthy lifestyle.
Positive attitude towards work.
Developing your spirituality.
X. Challenges During Adolescence
1. Attitudes and behavior towards
sexuality and sexual relationships
Sexuality should be able to draw their
limits in terms of sexual expressions and
should be responsible.
Sexual relationship is healthy when they
see this as part of a loving relationship.
Guiding Principle Towards a Healthy
Sexuality
Responsibility means dealing ones
sexuality as a part of establishing a healthy
concept or self-identity.
Entering a relationship is all about genuine
loving and caring for the other person.
Love is the key to healthy relationships.

What is LOVE Towards a Healthy

Sexuality?
LOVEis genuine when the intent is to
help the person develop his or her talents
and potentials.
LOVE is also based on respect for the
other persons uniqueness.
2. Academic Concerns
It is the primary role of an adolescence.
There must be a proper attitude that they
need to embrace studying.
What is/are the proper attitude/s a
learner should have?
Be aware that academic grades are
NOT the only indicators of learning.
Memorization and comprehension are
necessary in obtaining knowledge.
Critical thinking and reasoning are
equally important in pursuing academic
excellence.
Some important skills are:
Discipline, curiosity, analytical and

critical thinking, memory, understanding

and teamwork, respect, social interactions,
leadership and being a follower.
3. Group Belongingness
It is an urge to seek a replacement of the
common support system in a form of
social groupings.
Healthy and wholesome organizations
whose objectives aim to help individuals
develop themselves are better choices.
Reality about Choosing an Organization
An adolescent with a LOW SELFESTEEM might be drawn toward
organizations that promises camaraderie in
the form of: walang iwanan do or die
one for all and all for one.
An adolescent should not be lured by
organizations that
promise:exclusivitysuperiority
often touting false courage through
strength in their numbers.

When joining informal groups or

organizations, be very aware of peer
pressure that says,
Do this or you cannot join our group
because you are not like us.
4. Health and Nutrition
A healthy mind and body is what every
adolescents should strive for.
Learn to listen to your body.
Tips for Healthy Living
Avoid unhealthy foods as items laden
with bad oils and fats.
Drink plenty of clean water.
Regulate intakes of rich foods.
Exposure to television and screen
gadgets must be lessened.
Read books.
Exercise.
5. Developing or Regaining Self-Esteem
It is confronting the question:
Are you having difficulty acknowledging
your strengths and positive traits?
Adolescents who are creating their selfidentity should be objective and balance
when viewing themselves.
Related to self-esteem is ones body type.
The understanding that there are
different body types.
Grooming is also an important aspect in
developing self-esteem.
6.

Roles

All humans beings have roles to play in

their lives.
A healthy adolescent whose self-identity is
clear and whose roles are integrated will
understand and accept the situation.
7. Material Poverty
It is the scarcity of materials especially in
academic concerns.
Adolescent tends not to go to school
because they do not have money for food
and transportation.
8. Parents Working Abroad
Social costs of this labor migration that
leaves young, vulnerable children behind.

How can an Adolescent Minimize the

Impact of a Parents Absence?
There must be recognition of the emotions
and feelings brought about by the situation.
9. Career Choice

It is an urgent need to identify what course

to take in college and establish a career
path for the future.
Reminders in Choosing a Career
Adolescents need to know what their
interests are, what things they find
exciting, and challenging and what their
skills are.
10. Relationships
Maintaining healthy relationships require a
certain level of maturity.
At home, female adolescent who desires
autonomy and independence will
encounter more parental objections.
With friends, adolescents can be more
relaxed.
Envy due to comparisons is also a major
cause of breakdowns in relationships.
Romantic relationships are inevitable and
equally challenging to an adolescent.
Breakups in romantic relationships occur
very frequently among adolescents
because of immaturity.
There are some relationships that end in
conflict.
Values and Beliefs
Adolescents often hesitant on what he
believes in or what values he upholds.