Question

Explain the factors influencing personality.

Points :

1. Family
2. School
3. Peer group
4. Culture

Explain the factors affecting personality.

Answer 1

1. Family: Family structure and socio-economic status, emotional, academic, and cultural environment, interactions between family members, child-rearing practices, etc. have a significant effect on an individual’s personality. e.g. in the family having a warm emotional atmosphere, love, and respect shown by parents towards children has positive effects on the child’s personality. Conversely, overprotection, rejection, negligence, etc. have adverse effects on a child’s personality.
2. School: The elements related to school like the teaching-learning process, academic activities, and co-curricular facilities, teachers’ rapport with students, school discipline and policies, etc. have a significant impact on student’s personalities. e.g. creative, well-qualified, experienced, and well-mannered teachers act as role models for students. They provide opportunities for the optimum development of students which in turn helps students in healthier development of their personality.
3. Peer group: Peers surround us in our everyday lives from early childhood until old age. The peer group may influence personality in a positive as well as negative manner. e.g. good habits such as studying regularly, respecting everyone, etc. may be developed by being in a good company of friends. Conversely, unhealthy habits such as bunking lectures, developing addictions, etc. may be developed by being in a bad company.
4. Culture: Every culture has its own set of values, beliefs, norms, etc. which influence an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviour patterns. e.g. leadership qualities, listening skills, entrepreneurial skills, tendencies to co-operate, etc. may vary across cultures and so, people from different cultural backgrounds may have different personalities.