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Social Relationships in Middle and Late Adolescence

The document discusses social influence and the various roles individuals play in society. There are three main forms of social influence: conformity, compliance, and obedience. It also discusses the concepts of group leadership and followership. Various roles in society are outlined such as political leaders, religious leaders, teachers, children, church members, and celebrities. The document concludes by discussing some key Filipino values that are important in social relationships such as hiya, pakikisama, hospitality, amor propio, respect for elders, and utang na loob.

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Social Relationships in Middle and Late Adolescence

The document discusses social influence and the various roles individuals play in society. There are three main forms of social influence: conformity, compliance, and obedience. It also discusses the concepts of group leadership and followership. Various roles in society are outlined such as political leaders, religious leaders, teachers, children, church members, and celebrities. The document concludes by discussing some key Filipino values that are important in social relationships such as hiya, pakikisama, hospitality, amor propio, respect for elders, and utang na loob.

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Social Relationships in Middle and Late Adolescence

Social Influence – is the influence of the society that results in a behavior or attitude modification of an
individual. It happens when one’s emotions, opinions, or behaviors are affected by others.

Three Forms of Social Influence

1. Conformity
- An individual is influenced to adjust or change his/her behavior, attitudes, feelings, and/or
beliefs in order to “fit in” or to “belong” to a group
- Regarded as a passive form of influence
2. 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
- Referred to as an active form of social influence
3. 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” (What
is Group Leadership, n.d.).

Followership – is the function of the members in a group or organization and regarded as the
counterpart of leadership.

Various Roles of Individuals in the Society

1. President/Political Leaders – the president of the country is the highest political leader in the
executive branch who has roles such as commander-in-chief, chief of state, and foremost
diplomat.
2. Religious leaders – they are performers of rites and ceremonies in their respective religion.
3. Teachers – they are the dispensers of knowledge and useful information.
4. Children – they have the role and societal duty to grow to be healthy, competent, responsible,
and productive individuals.
5. Church members – they follow the religious leaders and adhere to teachings of their religion.
6. Celebrities – their influence on other people is great especially on the young generation.

Objective evaluation – (of ourselves) is important to have a more or less accurate view of the kind of
personality we have.

Filipino Values in Social Relationships

1. Fear of losing face or ‘hiya’ – his involves being afraid to do bad things as it may damage one’s
reputation in the eyesight of other people.
2. Pakikisama – commonly regarded as ‘good public relations’. This is usually being practiced to
avoid clash with other people or a certain group.
3. Hospitality – refers to the innate ability and trait of Filipinos to be courteous and entertaining
guests.
4. Amor propio or self-esteem – comes from the person’s tendency to protect his or her dignity
and honor.
5. Respect to elders – the use of ‘po’ and ‘opo’ when talking to elders and ‘pagmamano’.
6. Utag na loob (debt of gratitude) – involves the concept ‘reciprocity’ or returning the received
favor.
Prepared by: Group 6

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