For the module III discussion, I chose to write about the topic discussed in chapter eleven, which is about analyzing my own current status in the areas of vocational, ethnic, religious and sexual identities and what I perceive as the major influence on identity formation. Since birth and through the entire life every human being is trying to develop and set their individual values to form an identity. Along the way of forming an identity, there are significant numbers of things that influences either positively or negatively to develop the sense of identity. If we think about how the identities form, then we will find there are several factors that influence us to find our identity. The vocational, ethnic, religion and sexual identity all
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Vocational identity begins with exploring vocational possibilities. As the children grow they explore and narrow the ideas for their future careers. The most influential thing that plays a notable role in the process of identity formation is the society, which includes the friends, the family and the other people of the society. The television and the media have a huge influence on the identity formation. Nowadays, from the young age, the children are becoming addicted to various types of media. Many children spend a lot of time of their day watching television, computer or other media. Compared to before, the process of identification has become more complex now because of the new technologies that are being utilized by the younger generation. According to the textbook, the children start to learn about prestige and social status, which associated with the different careers and make vocational choices (Sigelman & Rider). In the article, “Family Interaction Patterns as Predictors of Vocational Identity and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy” it was mentioned that family of origin interaction pattern play a small but significant role in formulating career goals (Hargrove & Burgess). As mentioned in the textbook, as they reach adulthood they narrow down the career choices based on the social and environmental factors (Sigelman &
Vocational identity begins with exploring vocational possibilities. As the children grow they explore and narrow the ideas for their future careers. The most influential thing that plays a notable role in the process of identity formation is the society, which includes the friends, the family and the other people of the society. The television and the media have a huge influence on the identity formation. Nowadays, from the young age, the children are becoming addicted to various types of media. Many children spend a lot of time of their day watching television, computer or other media. Compared to before, the process of identification has become more complex now because of the new technologies that are being utilized by the younger generation. According to the textbook, the children start to learn about prestige and social status, which associated with the different careers and make vocational choices (Sigelman & Rider). In the article, “Family Interaction Patterns as Predictors of Vocational Identity and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy” it was mentioned that family of origin interaction pattern play a small but significant role in formulating career goals (Hargrove & Burgess). As mentioned in the textbook, as they reach adulthood they narrow down the career choices based on the social and environmental factors (Sigelman &