Understanding the Nature and Dynamics of Social Relationships for Life and Career Skills

UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE
AND DYNAMICS OF SOCIAL
RELATIONSHIPS
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS JASPER JOHN B.

RELATIONSHIP
 the way two or more people are
connected, or the way they behave
toward each other.

SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP
 a connection or interaction between two or
more individuals, including family, friends,
acquaintances, and romantic partners, that
provides a sense of connection, purpose,
support, and can influence physical and
psychological well-being.

SOCIAL INFLUENCE, SOCIAL
PERCEPTION AND SOCIAL
INTERACTION
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS BRENDA D.

SOCIAL INFLUENCE
 is the process by which individuals
change their thoughts, feelings, or
behaviours as a result of their
interactions with people in their social
groups and communities.

TYPES OF SOCIAL INFLUENCE
by HERBERT KELMAN
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS

COMPLIANCE
 Is when a person seems to agree, and
follows what is requested or required
of him/her to do or believe in but
does not necessarily have to really
believe or agree to it.

IDENTIFICATION
 Is when a person changes their
behaviour or attitudes to match
those of a group or person they
admire, often to feel a sense of
belonging or connection.

INTERNALIZATION
 Is when a person adopts a belief or
behaviour as their own, not just to fit
in but because they genuinely agree
with it.

OTHER TYPES OF SOCIAL
INFLUENCE
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS BRENDA D.

CONFORMITY
 is a type of social influence that
involves a change in behaviour,
belief, or thinking to be like others to
obtain their friendship or acceptance.

PERSUASION
 is used by one person or group to
influence another to change their
beliefs, actions, or attitudes by
appealing to reason or emotion.

OBEDIENCE
A person follows what someone
tells him/her to do, although it
may not necessarily reflect the
person’s set of beliefs or values.

CONVERSION
 occurs when an individual
wholeheartedly changes his/her original
thinking and beliefs, actions, and
attitudes to align with and accept those
of the other members of the group.

SOCIAL PERCEPTION
 The process through which we seek to
know and understand other people.
 Is one important component of social
competence and successful social life.

SOCIAL COMPETENCE
 the ability to handle social interactions
effectively by using a combination of
social, emotional, and cognitive skills to
get along with others, form and maintain
relationships, and adapt to social
situations.

COMPONENTS OF SOCIAL
PERCEPTION

OBSERVATION
 This is the initial stage where
individuals gather information about
others through various channels.
These include persons situations and
behavior.

ATTRIBUTION
 This component involves making inferences
about the causes of observed behaviors.
Individuals try to understand why someone
acted in a certain way by attributing their
behavior to internal factors (personality traits,
intentions) or external factors (situation,
circumstances).

INTEGRATION
 In this stage, individuals combine the
information gathered from observations and
attributions to form an overall impression of
the person. This might involve weighing
different pieces of information and forming a
holistic view.

CONFIRMATION
 Once an impression is formed, individuals
may seek information that confirms their
initial judgment or leads to its revision. This
can involve actively looking for evidence that
supports their existing view or being open to
new information that might change their
mind.

SOCIAL INTERACTION
Refers to the process by which
people mutually or reciprocally
influence one another’s attitudes,
feelings, and actions.

THREE SITUATIONS SOCIAL
INTERACTION
Person-to-person
Person-to-group
Group-to-group

COOPERATION,
ACCOMODATION,
COMPETITION

COOPERATION
Is a form of social interaction
wherein two or more persons
work together to gain a common
end.

TYPES OF COOPERATION
Informal
Formal
Direct
Indirect

FORMAL COOPERATION
is characterized by written
agreements or contracts that
outline the roles, responsibilities,
and expectations of the parties
involved.

INFORMAL COOPERATION
 occurs without formal agreements
and is often based on mutual
understanding, trust, and shared
goals. It allows for more flexibility and
adaptability in interactions.

DIRECT COOPERATION
The individuals knowingly
perform the identical function or
activity together for common
goals.

INDIRECT COOPERATION
The individuals do unlike task
together toward a common end.

ACCOMODATION
 It is a process of getting along inspite
of differences.
 The process of developing temporary
working agreements between
conflicting individuals and group.

TYPES OF ACCOMODATION
Co-ordinate
Superordinate

CO-ORDINATE ACCOMODATION
 This form of accommodation where
both parties are equally popular or
strong. They accommodate with each
other leaving behind the
competition.

SUPERORDINATE ACCOMODATION
This form of accommodation
where one party is strong or
weak than the other.

COMPETITION
 The striving of two or more persons
for the same goal, which is limited so
that all can not share it.

TYPES OF COMPETITION
Personal
Impersonal

PERSONAL COMPETITION
When two competitors contest for
election to office. The competitors
knows each other.

IMPERSONAL COMPETITION
When contestants are not aware
of one another’s identity as we
find in university or civil service
exams.

CONFLICT
 Is form of emotionalized and violent
opposition in which the major
concern is to overcome the opponent
as means of securing a given goal or
reward.

TYPES OF CONFLICT
Personal
Racial
Class
Political
International

INTERGENERATIONAL AND
INTERGROUP RELATIONSHIPS

INTERGENERATIONAL
RELATIONSHIP
Is a chain of relationships
between aging parents, adult
children and grandchildren.

TYPES OF GENERATION
 Silent Generation: Born 1925-1945.
 Baby Boomers: Born 1946-1964.
 Generation X: Born 1965-1980.
 Millennials (or Generation Y): Born 1981-1996.
 Generation Z: Born 1997-2012.
 Generation Alpha: Born 2013-2025.

GENERATION GAP
 Is the difference of opinions between one
generation and another regarding
beliefs and values.
 Refers to a perceived gap between
younger people and their parents
and/or grandparents.

CAUSES OF GENERATION GAP
 Lack of tie spent together
 Lack of good communication
 Excessive control over the children
 Difference in lifestyles
 Difference in personalities

BENEFITS OF
INTERGENERATIONAL
BONDING

BENEFITS
Provides an opportunity for both
to learn new skills
Teaches the child and adult a
sense of purpose

BENEFITS
Engaging with children and
energizes adults
Helps in keeping family stories
and history alive

BENEFITS
Helps children to understand and
later accept their own aging
Prevents the isolation and
loneliness of adults

BENEFITS
Improves mental health and help
adults live happy and active lives
Person with cognitive decline also
experience positive effects

BENEFITS
Aids in cognitive stimulation as
well as broadening social circles
Increase their self-worth and self-
esteem along with improved
performance

INTERGROUP RELATIONSHIP
refers to the interactions, both
positive and negative, between
individuals belonging to different
groups.

TYPES OF INTERGROUP
RELATIONSHIP

PLURARISM
 is characterized by mutual
respect on the part of all cultures,
both dominant and subordinate,
creating a multicultural
environment of acceptance.

ASSIMILATION
describes the process by which a
minority individual or group gives
up its own identity by taking on
the characteristics of the
dominant culture.

AMALGATION
 is the process by which a minority
group and a majority group
combine to form a new group.

GENOCIDE
The most extreme and intolerant
form, this is the deliberate and
systematic killing of an entire
people or group.

EXPULSION
refers to a subordinate group
being forced, by a dominant
group, to leave a certain area or
country.

SEGREGATION
refers to the physical separation
of two groups, particularly in
residence, but also in workplace
and social functions.

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Understanding the Nature and Dynamics of Social Relationships for Life and Career Skills