The survey asked respondents about a behavior or belief acquired from others, why they adopted it, and if they would continue it. All mentioned respect for elders, while others included speaking up when wrong, reflecting on influential people, and a Filipino gesture. Respondents cited benefits, cultural influence, specific individuals, and early exposure as reasons for adopting behaviors. They expressed continuing behaviors for personal benefit, self-reflection, and maintaining standards, though acknowledged potential changes from life experiences.
The survey asked respondents about a behavior or belief acquired from others, why they adopted it, and if they would continue it. All mentioned respect for elders, while others included speaking up when wrong, reflecting on influential people, and a Filipino gesture. Respondents cited benefits, cultural influence, specific individuals, and early exposure as reasons for adopting behaviors. They expressed continuing behaviors for personal benefit, self-reflection, and maintaining standards, though acknowledged potential changes from life experiences.
The survey asked respondents about a behavior or belief acquired from others, why they adopted it, and if they would continue it. All mentioned respect for elders, while others included speaking up when wrong, reflecting on influential people, and a Filipino gesture. Respondents cited benefits, cultural influence, specific individuals, and early exposure as reasons for adopting behaviors. They expressed continuing behaviors for personal benefit, self-reflection, and maintaining standards, though acknowledged potential changes from life experiences.
The survey asked respondents about a behavior or belief acquired from others, why they adopted it, and if they would continue it. All mentioned respect for elders, while others included speaking up when wrong, reflecting on influential people, and a Filipino gesture. Respondents cited benefits, cultural influence, specific individuals, and early exposure as reasons for adopting behaviors. They expressed continuing behaviors for personal benefit, self-reflection, and maintaining standards, though acknowledged potential changes from life experiences.
Conduct a short survey with FIVE (5) respondents and ask the social influences or behavior that they adopted and its implications: use the guide questions provided below, Then make a summary report on the result of your survey (short and concise).
Question:
Can you think of a behavior/belief that you have right now which you acquired from others?
Why do you think you were able to adopt said behavior/belief?
Do you think that there will come a time that you will not anymore use the behavior/belief that you acquired? Why?
RESPONDENT 1:
Name: Leonora Isip Age: 42 Gender: Female Relationship to the person: Auntie
Can you think of a behavior/belief that you have right now which you acquired from others? Being awareness
Why do you think you were able to adopt said behavior/belief? Because I know it’s good for me.
Do you think that there will come a time that you will not anymore use the behavior/belief that you acquired? Why? I think I will continue to use that habit I acquired on others because I know it will not be harmed and I will benefit from it more. RESPONDENT 2:
Name: Ruby De Dios Age: 49 Gender: Female Relationship to the person: Auntie
Can you think of a behavior/belief that you have right now which you acquired from others? I think the behavior/belief that I have now, which I acquired from others, is that of being respectful to elders.
Why do you think you were able to adopt said behavior/belief? I was able to adopt easily because that is how Filipinos really are.
Do you think that there will come a time that you will not anymore use the behavior/belief that you acquired? Why? I will always use this belief because I believe it gives me a compliment for myself and will always make me remember how much I love my parents, who’s in our Lord’s hand.
RESPONDENT 3:
Name: (Participant wish to not mention name) Age: 22 Gender: Male
Relationship to the person: Neighbor
Can you think of a behavior/belief that you have right now which you acquired from others? A behavior that I acquired from others is speaking up when I know a person is wrong. I specifically got it from one of my close friends who is not afraid of telling a person about their wrongdoings.
Why do you think you were able to adopt said behavior/belief? In my opinion, I adopted it because I envy how she can openly express my opinion about that person. I used to be quiet about my opinion, as I thought it was not worth telling, but she made me realize that sometimes a person needs the truth to realize how they are affecting others and how negatively it affects others.
Do you think that there will come a time that you will not anymore use the behavior/belief that you acquired? Why? No, I think I will keep using it in the future because it not only helps others to know their wrongdoings but also makes me reflect on what I shouldn’t do. It gives me a standard to set for myself and to avoid things that will affect others negatively. RESPONDENT 4:
Name: Christopher Ramos Age: 19 Gender: Male Relationship to the person: Cousin
Can you think of a behavior/belief that you have right now which you acquired from others? The most influential people in my life are my friends and family. One behavior or belief I acquired from them was how I can improve myself by reflecting on the things these people do in life to excel and grow. Usually, I always notice their good and bad traits, and it’s up to me how they can help me change some behavior or belief.
Why do you think you were able to adopt said behavior/belief? Since they are very close to me, I know their personalities and have witnessed what kind of people they are. Also, I believe the more we interact with our family and friends, the higher the chance of absorbing some traits from them, both subconsciously and unconsciously.
Do you think that there will come a time that you will not anymore use the behavior/belief that you acquired? Why? Yes, because in life there’s always something that can change and teach us to know ourselves better. We make our own decisions, and sometimes we regret them. These things change our behavior and beliefs. Every aspect of life is always changing, so it’s normal for us people to change.
RESPONDENT 5:
Name: (Participant wish to not mention name) Age: 21 Gender: Female
Relationship to the person: Neighbor
Can you think of a behavior/belief that you have right now which you acquired from others? One behavior that I’ve acquired from others is pagmamano. When I was young, I saw the people around me always do pagmamano as a sign of respect to their elderly.
Why do you think you were able to adopt said behavior/belief? I saw other children doing so as a show of respect when I was younger, even before my parents instructed me to do so.
Do you think that there will come a time that you will not anymore use the behavior/belief that you acquired? Why? No. I believe I will still be able to perform the aforementioned “gesture” as an adult, particularly when I go to see my grandparents in the province. Others will treat me in that way as a show of respect unless I get old. Summary of result
The results of the survey that every respondent answered have a different approach in terms of what they experience in their lives. The main point of the survey is to get the reactions of every respondent to what they have acquired in their environment, and in terms of behavior, every respondent has a different way to show their behavior or beliefs that they got from their environment.
For question number “Respect for Elders,” all respondents mentioned acquiring the behavior of being respectful to elders from others. This suggests a cultural or societal influence where respect for elders is valued and passed down through generations. Other behaviors and beliefs mentioned: Speaking up when knowing someone is wrong. Reflecting on the behaviors of influential people to improve oneself. Adopting the tradition of pagmamano (a Filipino gesture of respect) from family and community members.
For question number two, Personal Benefit and Cultural Influence,respondents cited various reasons for adopting the mentioned behavior or belief, including recognizing its benefits for themselves, observing it as a common practice within their culture, being influenced by a specific individual’s behavior, being close to influential people who exhibit the behavior, and observing it as a cultural norm from a young age. Other reasons mentioned: Recognition of the behavior’s positive impact on oneself. Influence from a friend’s ability to openly express opinions. Close relationships with influential individuals who embody the behavior. Early exposure to the behavior within the cultural context.
For the last question, “Continued Use and Potential Changes,” respondents expressed a commitment to continuing the use of the acquired behavior or belief for various reasons, including personal benefit, self-reflection, and maintaining a positive standard for themselves. Respondent acknowledged the potential for changes in behavior and beliefs due to life experiences, decisions, and regrets, suggesting a recognition of the dynamic nature of personal growth and development.
