With groups it can affect organisations, communities and society as a whole. Even the people who inflict discrimination can be affected by negative impact -they could fail to experience the benefits of diversity, equality and inclusion. It could also affect their broadening of their horizons. Negative impact can be :- Loss of self esteem Poor self image Confusion, anger and depression Disempowerment Loss of motivation, achievement Missed opportunities Marginalisation 1.3 The importance of inclusive practice is it enables people to be valued, confident, feel safe and have all their needs met. They can then participate in society without feeling prejudice or
The presence of others affects our behaviors through influence. Peer pressure being the best example of this. Through peer pressure our peers influence us by encouraging use to change our attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs in order for us to conform to the group norm. A person who is influenced by peer pressure may not want to actually be a part of the groups or associate with them and as such change their behavior accordingly to the group behavior when around that group. A person may change his or her attitudes and behaviors when around social groups in order to feel accepted even if they don’t particularly believe in the group behaviors.
While in the work place I often experience many challenges, by taking a step back and evaluating the situation, my actions and experience I can make informed choices that can help me to perform in a caring productive way. When taking part in reflective practice you have to be open, honest, and non defensive, you have to think that by doing something different is not the same as doing something better. You need to ask yourself questions such as, how did I work? , Did I use my knowledge of the service user in the decision-making? , Were personal values involved?
A benefit for my position would be that you don't have to do something just because some deity or someone says its right. You do something because you know its right. Also, you are not restricted in what you do by something. You can live your life how you want to. But a drawback would be that you wouldn't be living for goodness or for a deity, you would be living for yourself and this could seem selfish to some.
Faced with situations that force change, many individuals explore a side to themselves that they didn’t know existed prior to the conflict. Individuals may find that good qualities shine through in times of conflict and others demonstrate that in times of conflict, circumstances are harsh and act accordingly, demonstrating negativity. Regardless of how individuals respond to conflict, the response in which individuals demonstrate are extraordinary and whether individuals respond positively or negatively, remarkable courage, resilience and leadership is shown in the beliefs of individuals. ! !
For example people who are afraid of situations they help them to change their thinking by counselling allow them to talk about their fear whilst using probe questions to give them room to open up more and make their own suggestions .Though this process can not remove their problem but it helps them to think in a positive way. It is normally used to overcome anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Example using a humanistic approach. to help someone, with learning disabilities, to live a more valuable life. This could be planning person centred support to empower the individual to manage their own
This goal can be set back when other factors exist. Attitudes are negative or positive thoughts that are the influenced by one’s perception of behavior, social events, objects or groups. When developing teams it is important to focus on the attitudes of the team members and manage those attitudes so they can positively influence the team. Team members who have skepticism about the outcome of the new program are exhibiting attitudes of negativity. This negativity can adversely affect the ability of a team to accomplish its goals.
We may also be negatively reinforced by an individual helping us in our ‘time of need’. Both are said to increase our liking. We also find people rewarding through association. For example, if we met someone when we are in a pleasant mood we may
Chapter 8: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience - Social influence o Changes in behaviour caused by other people - Conforming behaviour occurs for two principal reasons: o Informational influence • When people are influence by others because of a desire to be correct and to obtain valid information • Reflects that people often rely on others as a source of information o Normative influence • When people are influenced by others to gain reward or to avoid punishment • Disagree with others judgments or beliefs, but proceed in an attempt to be liked or avoid conflict - These can occur simultaneously - We often want to please other people (normative influence) whose judgments we seek (informational influence) Conformity o Most
Individual can become self sufficient and positive and they may also learn how to cope with stress, with the help of a human service profession. The Human Service worker provide productive manner to those for those who are in need of comfort and help in overcoming difficult barriers that occur in their everyday lives. A person that is providing these special services do not realize what a role the play in an individual life , when a person in need feel that that sense of love , security they are more porn to open up and let their guard down and accept help without difficulties. Individuals who have needs can obtain a sense of openness, wiliness; maintain a productive life style, and self sufficiency with the support and encouragement from a Human Service