Where we come from is an essential to our lives in that it defines us. Everyones identity is determined by our surroundings, whether its your family, friends, home, school, neighborhood, etc. Culture, which can be related to place, affects who we are in our actions, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior. Nature versus nurture is a great example of place affecting identity because it demonstrates how both the people you are with, along with the the place you live deeply effects the person who you become. This example is noted in numerous psychological studies when learning about people. I know simply from my own experience that where I come from has impacted who I have become. I grew up in a middle class family, in Cincinnati. My roots being from ohio, brought me to The Ohio State University. I grew up in a family that is very passionate in sports and it has brought me to become very competitive and sporty. Growing up with few neighbors in a more country atmosphere, I have a deep appreciation for nature and land. My experience in school up to now will greatly impact my future aspirations and goals. It has already brought to Ohio State to study and will impact my life in many others ways, such as finding a career. In spite of this, it must also be said that place does not determine our identity in its entirety. Due to the fact that individuals are all different, no one is the same. Our environment affects us in different ways. In addition to place there are numerous different factors to which our identity is formed, such as genetics and personality.
I agree with you in that place is not the only thing that effects your identity. I think people are the ones that may shape where you are, and make it unique. We all highly value individualism, although our traits shape the personalities of those who spend enough time around us
ReplyDeleteGreat psychology reference! I am glad I have taken psychology in high school so I can follow the example crystal clear. But your absolutely right in the fact that the environment has factors that allow us to do many things but also restricts us in numerous ways. From there we find what works for ourselves and implement daily routines based off of others in our lives along with school and extracurricular activities that we participate in. And if anything were to change the slightest in the environment around us, like a domino effect, things would begin to change in the daily routine, the people you see every day my be different and then the direction you are headed could be veered in a new path. Nonetheless, these changes shape who we are making us inconsistent creatures.
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