Lesson 3

PERSON IN COMMUNITY
(Handout)
A. SELF-AWARENESS: Theoretical Meaning
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Self-awareness is the top level of consciousness. It gives us our sense of

personal history and identity.
(Zimbardo and Weber, 1997)
the three levels of consciousness: awareness of the world, reflection on
awareness and awareness of ourselves.

self-awareness is achieved when individuals learn to distinguish his concepts

of we from the I (G.H. Mead).
I - a bundle of spontaneous wants and desires
we - the social self

self-awareness is a life-long process in the sense that we continuously

expose ourselves to various situations that contribute to the development of
each individual.

Johari Window model

- by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham (1950s).
- It was a tool designed to improve self-awareness and mutual understanding
between individuals within the group.
- is also referred to as a 'disclosure/feedback model of self awareness'

Open
Known to self
Known to others

Blind
Not known to self
Known to others

Hidden
Known to self
Not known to others

Unknown
Not known to self
Not known to others

FIGURE 1.
Johari Window Model

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Johari Window Four Regions

1.
2.
3.
4.

what is known by the person about him/herself and is also known by

others - open area, open self, free area, free self, or 'the arena'
what is unknown by the person about him/herself but which others know blind area, blind self, or 'blind spot'
what the person knows about him/herself that others do not know - hidden
area, hidden self, avoided area, avoided self or 'facade'
what is unknown by the person about him/herself and is also unknown by
others - unknown area or unknown self

B. Concept of Personality
- Personality(Atkinson et.al, 1993) is the distinctive and characteristic patterns of
thought, emotion, and behavior that define an individuals personal style and
influence his or her interactions with the environment.
Dimensions of personality
Physical You are your body.
Psychological You are what you think you are.
Socio-cultural You are a product of your society and culture.
Sources of Filipino Values - By Tomas Quintin Andres
a. Society
b. Parents
c. Church
d. Norms
e. Peers
Transpersonal You are a
representation of the universe.

spiritual

being,

small

C. Relationships of a Person (table form)

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Relationship
Society

Community
Social responsibility calls for a more vigilant
and productive individual that would
contribute in the progress of the society.

Concrete Action
Be a responsible part of the society by
serving and helping other people. A
concrete scenario of helping other people
is through the implementation of NSTPCWTS community development programs.

Nature

environment.

Family is the prime molder of the individual.

It is where the individual receive utmost care
and able to establish initial social
relationship and eventually develops social
responsibility towards their own family.
Same is true with other significant persons
such as kin and friends.
Social responsibility entails preservation,
conservation and protection of natural
resources. It is a fact that human needs and
wants greatly depend on the environment.

By contributing and sustaining the needs

of the family. It is also a duty of an
individual to protect the integrity and
welfare of ones own family, kin and
friends. In NSTP-CWTS program the entry
point of its implementation is through
families in the community.
Be a steward of Gods creation and cocreator for the conservation of natural
resources. One of the integral programs of
NSTP-CWTS concerns the environment.

God

conforming to Respect to other human being regardless of

the values that their religion, faith and belief is one of the
our Supreme cores of Gods teachings.
Being wants to
inculcate
to
the humanity

Being a good follower of God. Expressing

honor and worship by putting faith into
action. DLSU-D promotes faith in action,
which means incorporating values and
teachings of God in all aspects of a
Lasallian individual. Therefore, it is also
instilled to the people in the community
through NSTP-CWTS program.

Self

refers
oneself

As person in community, one should be

selfless in order to extend oneself to
others as a way of responding to the
demands of the society.

Others

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Personal
church,
school,
government,
market
and
community
significant
others include
family, kinship
and friends.

to Nourishing oneself is vital in understanding

and embracing the concept of social
responsibility as well as in promoting social
relationships.

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Self-actualization
Esteem needs

Belongingness needs

Safety needs

Physiological needs
Abraham Maslows Hierarchy of Needs
Level 1. Physiological needs: Food, water and sleep.
Level 2. Safety needs: Protection from harm.
Level 3. Love and belongingness needs: Affiliation with others and acceptance by
others.
Level 4. Esteem needs: Achievement, competency, gaining approval and
recognition.
Level 5. Self-actualization: Fulfillment of ones unique potential.
D. ROLE OF A PERSON IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A human community is a group of persons linked by interpersonal and
biological bonds.
Person in Community
Kwame Gyekye (2001) - characterized a person, as that it is the community that
defines a person.
Trull, (2000) - As supported by the behavioral model in psychology, the behavior of a
person is viewed as influenced by the environment.
Social Responsibility: Every Persons Response
Persons in community could respond to the different needs in the following manner:
a. Society - Social responsibility calls for a more vigilant and productive
individual that would contribute in the progress of the society.

b. Others - Family is the prime molder of the individual. It is where the

individual receive utmost care and able to establish initial social
relationship and eventually develops social responsibility towards their
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own family. Same is true with other significant persons such as kin and
friends.
c. Nature - Social responsibility entails preservation, conservation and
protection of natural resources. It is a fact that human needs and wants
greatly depend on the environment.
d. God - Respect to other human being regardless of their religion, faith and
belief is one of the cores of Gods teachings.
e. Self - Nourishing oneself is vital in understanding and embracing the
concept of social responsibility as well as in promoting social relationships.
A person in community therefore, is one who has a deep sense of selfawareness, understands the dimensions of his personality as well as his concerns
and most importantly the one that acknowledges his social responsibility. A concrete
manifestation of this concept is through the implementation of the NSTP-CWTS
programs through the efforts of the students.
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The Institution Building Team (2004). Modules on Good Citizenship Values. EDSA People
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Internet citation:
Homepage IFK - Intercultural Communication
Menkiti I.A. (1984). "Person and Community in African Traditional Thought",in. Richard A.
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