Personality Development

Personality Development 2(1+1)

Lesson 15 : Factors Affecting Personality

Family factors

1. Parenting styles – being brought up / raised by parents who could have different styles of parenting can be critical factors in the child’s personality. Eg. An authoritarian parent, who places rigid rules in the child’s path, may make a child timid or on the other hand rebellious. Democratic parenting may bring responsible behaviour in the child. Too permissive parenting may make a child pursue fewer goals and become laid back.


2. Life experiences – what life experiences an individual goes through could develop certain traits in the individual. Stressful situations can bring about distress, anxiety and diffidence in the person. Happy and successful experiences can lead to confidence, assertive nature and goal directed behaviour.