How much influence do the people around us have on our values and beliefs -Blog #4

How much influence do the people around us have on our values and beliefs?
This question is essential to research as our lives are influenced by the people around us all the time. Our friends, families, and peers are constantly giving us influence on values and beliefs. For example, I can think of many values and beliefs that my mom passed down to me. She occasionally tells me what she believes in and it influences me to think like her as I look up to her. This goes the same way with the people you surround yourself with. I notice how people are friends with whom they share similar values and beliefs. This round of research will give me an answer to my inquiry question.

Over time, influences from friends, family, society, and life events shape and unite people’s values, views, and attitudes. Thus, by the time you’re an adult, you’ll be able to have firm opinions about almost anything and have the mindset that “no one is going to change my mind.” (1)

An individual is only impacted by the values and ideas of others to the extent that they are accepted and believed by them. When we are young, people are most susceptible to brainwashing. From our parents, friends, schools, bosses, the government, religions, and so on, we absorb concepts, values, and belief systems. (2)

Our values are shaped by the roles we play in society. It has put itself in a position to judge what is right or wrong. Our culture’s prevailing beliefs compel the majority, or the mainstream, to embrace what constitutes morality and ethic. (3)

Your identity is shaped in part by your experiences, mindset, and beliefs. They have an impact on your thoughts, actions, and methods. Your perspective is shaped in part by your experiences, connections, upbringing, and background. (4)

Your beliefs are greatly influenced by your faith, culture, education, mentors, and life experiences; they are also subject to change over time. (5)

People’s attitudes, behaviours, and worldviews are shaped by these cultural norms and ideals. Socialization is one method that culture shaped attitudes and actions. People are indoctrinated into the customs and beliefs of their culture from a young age through media, education, peers, and family. (6)

Thank you for reading.

References:
1. https://www.futurelearn.com/info/courses/supporting-learning-secondary/0/steps/58621#:~:text=People’s%20values%2C%20beliefs%20and%20attitudes,going%20to%20change%20my%20mind”.
2. https://www.quora.com/How-do-the-values-and-beliefs-of-others-impact-on-an-individual#:~:text=The%20beliefs%20and%20values%20of,religions%2C%20and%20what%20have%20you.
3. https://www.bartleby.com/essay/How-Does-Society-Shape-Our-Personal-Values-FKCSY2QZVC#:~:text=Society%20shapes%20our%20values%20by,is%20not%20moral%20or%20ethical.
4. https://activesocialcare.com/handbook/understanding-your-role/personal-values-attitudes-and-beliefs/#:~:text=Your%20experiences%2C%20attitude%20and%20beliefs,the%20way%20you%20see%20things.
5. https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-are-personal-values-formed#:~:text=Your%20faith%2C%20culture%2C%20education%2C,they%20can%20change%20over%20time.
6. https://medium.com/@doloreshus/beliefs-and-values-d53a6a2b9a5#:~:text=These%20cultural%20norms%20and%20values,peers%2C%20education%2C%20and%20media.