CHARACTER FORMATION 1
Character is defined as a psychological notion that refers to all the habitual ways of feeling
and reacting of a person that distinguish one individual from another.
It is the trademark of being a person. Character as defined by the American Psychiatric
Association, signifies the relatively fixed or continuing group of an individual personality
attributes of a person or the characteristic pattern of behaviour of an individual.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE FILIPINO CHARACTER FORMATION by: Sen. Leticia Ramos
Shahani
1. Home environment 6. Religion
2. Social environment 7. Economic environment
3. Culture and language 8. Political environment
4. History 9. Mass media
5. Educational system 10. Leadership and role model
DETERMINING CHARACTER OR PERSONALITY TYPES
Five (5) Factors that Determine Character or Personality Traits.
- Openness: appreciation for a variety of experiences.
- Conscientiousness: planning ahead rather than being spontaneous.
- Extraversion: Being sociable, energetic and talkative.
- Agreeableness: being kind, sympathetic and happy to help.
- Neuroticism: inclined to worry or be vulnerable or temperamental.
GENERAL TYPES OF CHARACTERS
1. Positive Character / Good Character / Positive Trait
These are attributes such as integrity, honesty, courage, loyalty, fortitude, and other
important virtues that promote good behaviour and habits.
Further, it is said that:
A. Being honest and taking responsibility for your actions are admirable qualities.
B. Adaptability and compatibility are great traits that can help you get along with others.
C. Drive and determination will help you keep going no matter what.
D. Compassion and understanding mean you relate well to others.
E. Patience is a virtue and also a good personality trait.
F. Courage will help you do what's right in tough situations.
G. Loyalty is a good quality to possess, making others trust you.
2. Negative Character / Negative Trait
A person's predisposition to commit evil acts.
a. A propensity for lying, in order to avoid responsibility for our actions, is a deplorable
quality.
b. Being rigid and selfish, unyielding to the needs of others are not endearing qualities.
c. Being full of laziness and excuses is sure to drive others away, too.
d. A hot temper and an inability to empathize with others will also alienate us from others.
3. Neutral Character / Neutral Trait
Commonly used to describe a person who doesn't pick sides in disputes, neutral also pegs
anything that refuses to be bold.
TYPES OF CHARACTERS
1. Self-realized Character - A person with this type of character is ever enthusiastic for he
knows his potentialities and limitations.
2. Covetous Character - This refers to a jealous or acquisitive character.
3. Superstitious Character - Over-reliance on superstitions can be problematic.
4. Egoistic / Overbearing / Bossy / Tall-Talker - The person who thinks the world revolves
around them.
5. Anti-social Character - A person who neither cares for societal norms nor ethical values.
6. Insincere Character - Someone who lacks sincerity and warmth towards others.
7. Complacent Character - Overconfidence leading to eventual failure.
QUIZ #1
Direction: Write the correct answer on your paper.
1. _________ is the most important of all the factors responsible for personality development.
2. _________ Commonly used to describe a person who doesn't pick sides in disputes.
3. _________ These are attributes such as integrity, honesty, courage, loyalty, fortitude.
4. _________ A person who thinks others are there for serving him.
5. _________ A person with this type of character is ever enthusiastic.
6. _________ is defined as a psychological notion that refers to habitual ways of feeling and
reacting.
7. _________ This refers to a jealous or acquisitive character.
8. _________ A person who neither cares for societal norms nor ethical values.
9. _________ A person's predisposition to commit evil acts.
10. _________ is the process by which an individual develops stable patterns of functioning.
