Value and attitude By / Mahmoud Shaqria محمود محمد شقريه
Value AND Attitude
1-Introduction 2- Definition of value 3- Types of value 4- Characteristics of values 5-Sources of values 6-Definition of attitude 7- Factors to determine attitude 8- Types of attitude 9- Source of attitude 10- Component of attitude 11- Similarities between Values and Attitudes 12- Dissimilarities between Values and Attitudes Outlines:-
As human beings, we all have our own values , beliefs and attitudes that we have developed throughout the course of our lives. Our family, friends, community and the experiences we have had all contribute to our sense of who we are and how we view the world. As community services workers, we are often working with people who are vulnerable and/or who may live a lifestyle that mainstream society views as being different or unacceptable. Introduction:-
*Is our sense of what is Right or wrong, our ethical and moral standards * Our values are the things we believe are good/bad, right/wrong, acceptable/unacceptable and what we experience when we reflect or analyze our duties Definition of value:-
1-Terminal values. 2-Instrumental values. Types of values :-
*These are values that we think are most important or most desirable. * These refer to desirable end states of existence, the goals a person would like to achieve during his or her lifetime . *Terminal values:-
*Instrumental values deal with views on acceptable modes of conductor means of achieving the terminal values. *These include being honest, sincere, ethical, and being ambitious. These values are more focused on personality traits and character. *Instrumental values:-
Characteristics of values :- These are relatively permanent * *These are more central to the core of a person. *Most of our core values are learned early in life from family, friends, neighborhood school, the mass print, visual media and other sources within the society. *Values are loaded with effective thoughts about ideas, objects, behavior, etc. *Personal values can be influenced by culture, tradition, and a combination of internal and external factors *They influence people’s behavior and serve as criteria for evaluating the actions of others
- Family : Family is a great source of values. A child learns his first value from his family. - Friends &peers : Friends and peers play a vital role in achieving values. - Community or society - School : As a learner, school and teachers also play a very important role in introducing values. - Media : such as Print media, electronic media also play the role of increasing values in the mind of people. - Relatives : helps to create values in the minds of people. - Organization : Different organizations and institutions also play a vital role in creating value. - Religion. Sources of values :-
The way that you think and feel about something , especially when this shows in the way you behave Definition of attitude:-
1-Environment 2-Experience 3-Education Factors to determine attitude:-
-Home: positive or negative influences -School: peer pressure -Work: supportive or over critical supervisor -Media: television, newspapers, magazines, radio, movies -Cultural background -Religious background Environment:-
Our behavior changes according to our experiences with people and events in our life. If we have a positive experience with a person, our attitude toward him becomes positive and vice versa. Experiences:-
Refers to both formal and informal education, not just academic qualifications. Knowledge strategically applied translates into wisdom, ensuring success. Education :-
A positive attitude has many benefits which affect out other kinds of behavior in a good way Examples of positive attitude:- *Happiness *Confidence *Satisfaction Positive attitude :-
A negative attitude is something that each and every person should avoid. Generally, the people will negative attitude ignore the good things in life and only think about whether they will fail. They often find a way out of tough situations by running away from it. They often compare themselves with other persons and find the bad in them only Examples of negative attitude:- *Anger *Doubt *Hate *Frustration * Negative attitude :-
The people generally tend to ignore the problems in life. They wait for some other individual to take care of their problems. They generally have a lazy life and they are often unemotional. It is as if they don’t think about anything that much and doesn’t care for the same as well. *Neutral attitude:-
Source of attitude:-
1-Affective component 2- Behavioral component 3-Cognitive component Component of attitude:-
Refers to your feelings or emotions linked to an attitude object. Affective responses influence attitudes in a number of ways. *Affective component :-
Refers to the way the attitude we have influences how we act or behave. Behavioral component :-
Refers to the beliefs, thoughts, and attributes that we would associate with an object. Many times a person's attitude might be based on the negative and positive attributes they associate with an object. *Cognitive component :-
1-Values and attitudes are two important variables influencing cognitive process and behavior. 2-They are learned and acquired essentially from the same sources. 3-They endure and are resistant to change. 4-They have a reciprocal influence and are used interchangeably. 2- Similarities between Values and Attitudes:-
Dissimilarities between Values and Attitudes:- . Values Attitudes Values help to guide our behavior. Attitudes are the response that is a result of our values. Values decide what we think as for right, wrong, good, or unjust. Attitudes are our likes and dislike towards things, people, and objects. Values are more or less permanent in nature. Attitudes are changeable with favorable experiences. They represent single belief that, guides actions and judgment across objects and situations. They represent several beliefs focused on a specific object or situation. They derived from social and cultural mores. These are personal experiences.