Political Self PDF

Guide questions
• Why is it easy for some people to convince

others to follow them?
• Why is it easy for some people to get
convinced?
• Would a person’s trait and values impact his
political self?
WHAT IS POLITICS?
- Is the set of activities associated with the
governance of a country or other area
- It is the ability to control over a group of

people in a community, state or nation.
- It can be inferred from a person’s ability to

influence others by making a decision for
them which is an essential quality that can
influence one’s political self.
• Citizenship is the most
basic identification with the
nation and people are
oriented towards the state
and its expressions in law
and policy (Diokno, 1997).
National Identity
•Our different
ethnolinguistic groups –
each with a distinct
heritage of traditions,
dance, art, music, folklore,
beliefs, value system-
make up the identity of
the Filipino people.
WHAT IS POLITICAL SELF
• The Political self
organizes one’s beliefs,
attitudes and affiliations
that aids in the
processing of politically
relevant information
which can lead to a
decision of one’s political
views
Political Self and Identity
•It constitutes the
knowledge about the
Constitution,
government, and
governance.
Political Self and Identity
• The political self and identity is developed
through socialization.
• The value component of identity
construction is shaped by societal
agencies that enter the life of the
individual from childhood all the way
through the rest of the person’s life
(Diokno, 1997).
• Over time, individuals internalize the
political attitudes, values, and views of
others, and incorporating them into their
political self.
Stevens, Anglin, and Jussim (2015)
• The political community in

which one belongs offers
opportunity for people to
define themselves and provide
opportunities to satisfy their
needs for affiliation.
The Origins of the
Political Self
Family • The family has a hierarchical
structure, which requires that
each member performs their
roles.
• Each position carries a set of
rights, responsibilities, and
expectations. Status and
power are ascribed. The
family consists of members
who differ in status,
obligations, influence, or
power.
School
•One of the responsibilities of
the school is to teach the
moral, spiritual, and political
values that will develop
students to become patriotic
and morally upright citizens.
Church
• The church also helps shape

the ideals of citizenship and
democracy through their
teachings, homily, and
pastoral letters.
Peer
•People with similar

preferences
naturally associate
with each
Media
• The internet has created
channels of communication
that play a key role in
circulating news, and social
media has the power to
change not just the message
but the dynamics of political
corruption, values and
dynamics and conflict in
politics.
Theoretical Perspective in
determining the Political Self
Social Learning Theory
• According to the Social

Learning Theory, a person
can acquire learning through
observation and imitation.
• Political socialization is
viewed as a lifelong process
by which individuals gain
knowledge about politics.
Cognitive Theory
• The Cognitive Theory
which suggests that the
mental activities (e.g.,
knowledge, perceptions,
ideas) of individuals are
important determinants
of behaviors (e.g.,
political attitudes)
Theory of Symbolic Interaction
• The Theory of Symbolic Interaction suggests that
behaviors are products of communication, meaning,
and symbols. People give meanings to symbols and
they express these meanings through language and
communication.
Theory of Political Participation
• Political participation can be defined as citizens’
actions or activities influencing politics.
How can people be influenced by others?
1. Normative Influence – a type of

social influence that is based on
conforming to the positive
expectations of others; helps
avoid punishment
2. Informational Influence- a type

of influence based on accepting the
information obtained from other as
evidence of reality.
LEADERSHIP
• According to Myers, leadership is

the process by which certain group
members motivate and guide the
group.
• An important aspect of politics is
the capacity to influence and lead a
group of people.
Theories of Leadership
Psychological Needs
•David McClelland believed that we have
three psychological needs:
1. Need for power
2. Need for affiliation
3. Need for achievement
Three Leadership Motivation Patterns
(Chan and Drasgow,2001)
1. Affective Identity motivation – The

motivation to lead as a result of
desire to be in charge and lead
others.
2. Noncalculative motivation- Those
who seek leadership positions
because they will result in personal
gain.
3. Social-normative motivation – The
desire to lead out of a sense of duty
or responsibility.
Theories of Leadership
Types of Leaders According to Path-Goal Theory
1. Instrumental- leaders who plan and

organizes for their subordinates.
2. Supportive – leaders who show
concern to their subordinates.
3. Participative – leaders who allow
subordinates to participate in
decision making.
4. Achievement-oriented – sets
challenges and rewards
achievement.
What type of a leader are you or what
types of leadership is effective in
different scenarios?
Thank you!

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Guide questions

• Why is it easy for some people to convince

- It is the ability to control over a group of

- It can be inferred from a person’s ability to

• The political community in

• The church also helps shape

•People with similar

• According to the Social

1. Normative Influence – a type of

2. Informational Influence- a type

• According to Myers, leadership is

1. Affective Identity motivation – The

1. Instrumental- leaders who plan and

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