LESSON 7 (1)

LESSON 7: THE MATERIAL/ECONOMIC SELF

I SHOP, THEREFORE, I AM

  • Russel Belk (1988): "We regard our possessions as parts of our selves."

    • Possessions reflect self-identity.

    • Connection between material self and economic decisions.

  • Choices in purchasing depend on:

    • Financial constraints.

    • Availability of goods and services.

    • Influence from family and friends.

  • Distinction between wants and needs:

    • Wants: Luxuries not essential for survival.

    • Needs: Essential for survival (food, clothing, shelter).

The Process of Acquiring Material Goods

  • Utility: Practical purpose served by objects.

  • Significance: Meaning and symbolism assigned to objects; reflects identity and aspirations.

    • Everyday design impacts personal identity (Heskett).

Roland Barthes and Semiology

  • Barthes' perspective: Objects as signs conveying deeper meanings beyond practical value.

  • Semiology: Study of how objects signify meaning.

    • Signifier: Physical form of an object.

    • Signified: Mental concepts related to the object.

  • Material possessions and self-expression through clothing, cars, and furnishing.

Material Self and Self-Extension

  • Subjective attachment to physical objects; reflects personal identity.

  • Categories of possessions linked to self:

    • Collections, money, pets, relationships, body parts.

  • Theory of Material Possessions:

    1. Instrumental functions: Product's functional properties.

    2. Social-symbolic functions: Signifies social status and qualities (e.g., owning an iPhone).

    3. Categorical functions: Indicates group membership.

    4. Self-expression functions: Represents unique attributes (e.g., Hello Kitty collections).

Understanding the Material Self (William James)

  • Material self encompasses:

    1. Body: Base, intimate attachment to one's body; importance of health.

    2. Clothes: Reflects personal existence and consciousness (Lotze).

  • Immediate family influences self-perception significantly.

We Are What We Have

  • Belk's assertion: Possessions reflect our self-concept.

  • Value of material possessions changes with age and life events.

  • Material possessions serve as a narrative of self across time.

The Value of Something

  • Conceptual framework: Value of possession before, during, and after ownership.

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LESSON 8 : SPIRITUAL SELF

The Practice of Religion

  • Giddens (2006): Religion as a cultural system with shared beliefs and rituals.

  • Key elements of religion:

    1. Culture: Shared beliefs and identity.

    2. Beliefs and Practices: Rituals engaging members.

    3. Purpose: Provides meaning to life.

  • Durkheim (1912): Religion unites a moral community around sacred beliefs.

  • Spiritual self: Inner part of self, experiencing moral conscience and will.

WORLD RELIGIONS INFOGRAPHICS

  • Statistics: Christianity (33%), Islam (21%), Hinduism (14%), Buddhism (6%), Chinese Traditionalism (6%), Judaism (0.22%).

Religion in the Philippines

  • Unique Christian presence in South East Asia.

  • Pre-colonization beliefs included animism and supernaturalism.

  • Many Filipinos infuse superstition into significant life events.

Rituals

  • Rituals defined as ceremonial acts; critical in religion (intention).

  • Key characteristics:

    1. Emotion related to the sacred.

    2. Depends on belief systems and myths.

    3. Symbolic reference.

Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft

  • Historical origin: "Religio" meaning respect or care.

  • Organized set of beliefs: connection with the sacred.

WORLD RELIGIONS AND THEIR PRACTICES

  • Buddhism: Belief in suffering and enlightenment through meditation.

    • Major celebrations: Parinirvana Day, Buddha Day, Dharma Day, Sangha Day.

  • Christianity: Belief in Trinity; significance of baptism and communion.

    • Major celebrations: Christmas, Resurrection (Easter).

  • Hinduism: Beliefs in cycles of birth and karma.

    • Major celebrations: Diwali, Navrati.

  • Islam: Belief in Allah; five pillars of Islam is foundational.

    • Major celebrations: Eidul-Fitr, Eidul-Adha.

  • Judaism: Belief in the God of Abraham; upcoming of Messiah.

    • Major festivals: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot.

LESSON 9 : POLITICAL SELF

The Nature of Politics

  • Aristotle: Man as a political animal by nature.

  • Core aspects of politics:

    1. Concerned with power.

    2. Significant in sociocultural context.

    3. Political realm is personal.

    4. Interconnected with society.

Active Citizenship

  • Definition: Engaging in political processes and societal participation.

    • Active citizenship as a fundamental right.

    • Connection with community and self-identity.

LESSON 10 : DIGITAL SELF

Digital Citizenship

  • Importance: Responsible technology use and online behavior.

    • Online Disinhibition: Change in behavior due to anonymity.

The Digital Self

  • Motivations for online expression:

    • Meeting social expectations.

    • Boosting self-esteem.

    • Fostering belonging and freedom.

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LESSON 11: LEARNING TO BE A BETTER LEARNER

Metacognition and Study Strategies

  • Definition of metacognition: Awareness of own knowledge and strategies.

  • Two aspects: self-appraisal and self-management.

  • Elements of Metacognition:

    1. Metacognitive knowledge: Understanding learning capabilities.

    2. Metacognitive regulation: Observing thinking and strategies.

  • Types of metacognitive knowledge:

    1. Declarative knowledge: Awareness of personal capabilities.

    2. Procedural knowledge: Understanding task ease.

    3. Strategy knowledge: Utilizing effective study strategies.

  • Skills for exercising metacognition:

    1. Recognizing limits.

    2. Modifying approaches.

    3. Skimming materials for key information.

    4. Rehearsing learned content.

    5. Self-testing for comprehension.

Self-Regulated Learning

  • Defined as conscious adaptation of learning techniques.

  • Phases of Self-Regulation (Zimmerman):

    1. Forethought: Preparing for learning tasks.

    2. Performance control: Organizing procedures during learning.

    3. Self-reflection: Evaluating performance against goals.

LESSON 12: DO NOT JUST DREAM, MAKE " HAPPEN"

The Importance of Goals

  • Definition of goals: Desired outcomes that direct actions.

  • Benefits of goal setting:

    • Focus energy, clarity of purpose, performance enhancement.

Five Golden Rules of Goal Setting

  1. Set Motivating Goals: Ensure personal relevance and urgency.

  2. Set SMART Goals:

    • Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound.

  3. Set Goals in Writing: Document to make goals tangible.

  4. Make an Action Plan: Outline steps toward achievement.

  5. Stick With It!: Stay committed and review progress.

LESSON 13: LESS STRESS, MORE CARE

Understanding Stress

  • Three components of stress syndrome:

    1. Alarm stage: Mobilization of defenses.

    2. Resistance stage: Adaptation to stressor.

    3. Exhaustion stage: Resource depletion due to continuous stress.

Chronic Stress

  • Causes and implications of stress on health.

  • Mechanisms of stress response in the brain (Amygdala & Hypothalamus).

Techniques to Counter Chronic Stress

  1. Relaxation Techniques: Breathing, visualization, yoga.

  2. Physical Activity: Exercise helps relieve stress.

  3. Social Support: Connection enhances coping with stress.

  4. Self-care: Routine maintenance of well-being practices.

Self-Compassion Therapy

  • Definition: Being kind to oneself during suffering or failure.

  • Importance of recognizing shared human experience.

  • Phrases to practice self-compassion.

Conclusion

  • Emphasis on managing stress through self-care and compassion.