27/10/2024
SOCIAL ROLES – Jungian typology
The social role is a kind of social portrait of a psychologically mature person of a certain type, who constructively uses his qualities both for his own social adaptation and for the common good. Each of the 8 types is characterized by innate predispositions to a particular activity. A person's strengths resonate with the corresponding demand from society – this is the main condition for the successful realization of a person's vocation and for feeling happy in his or her place.
Each of the eight social roles is a natural consequence of the manifestation of one of eight Jungian psychic functions.
A person's increasing maturation or increasing stress have a significant influence on how the person is expressing his or her type. If a person has a lot of internal conflicts, then a huge part of his or her efforts and energy is spent on these conflicts, so he does not have the strength to realize his potential for good of society and to fulfill a social role. Such a person’s social role is distorted by manipulation and various destructive neurotic games. Each type has his own manipulations.
WHEN A SOCIAL ROLE BECOMES NEUROTIC
When a person is identified with his social role, he/she begins to feel uncomfortable without that role. He/she may feel that others need him only in this role.
The neurotic role is always like running in a circle, in which a person drives himself/herself, and then does not know how to get out of it. This pattern of behavior is accompanied by loss of energy, physical and mental exhaustion.
A characteristic feature of the neurotic social role is that the person stops listening to his or her own deepest needs and instead lives the goals and needs of others. At the same time, the person believes that he or she only gives and does not require anything in return. Such help to others is often unsolicited and even intrusive, and resembles interference in the lives of others in order to get something from them. There is always a so-called hidden benefit behind outwardly selfless behavior. The neurotic role works on the principle of “giving in order to get.”
However, the expression "giving in order to get" does not imply equal mutual assistance “You give me, I give you”, a favor for a favor, but a disproportionate exchange: “I give you social assistance, and you support my self-esteem for this.”
Eight Social Roles.
🔸 Decisive PATRON 💪 – takes an active position, yearns to affect the course of events, considers himself responsible for what is happening, remains calm in difficult situations and takes charge of others, quickly makes important decisions and acts confidently in urgent situations. Patron strongly defends his people, does not hesitate to throw himself into melee and conflicts, stands up for the weak and defenseless. Helps others to act in the physical world, to assert their rights, gives them confidence in their own strength, energizes, supports them financially, helps to overcome obstacles, moves heavy projects forward, leads the group to a common goal. Patron puts all his strength into what he does, expects fidelity and subordination from others. Avoids any manifestation of his weakness in public so as not to lose the loyalty of others or be betrayed. Fears being weak and dependent on others.
🔸 Peaceful SUPPORTER ☔️ – recognize the smallest changes in his physical state, which allows him to understand and respond to the physical needs of others. He strives to feed and warm everyone, helps others to relax and regain their strength. Supporter creates a friendly peaceful environment in which people feel free and comfortable, without tension and competition, helps others to integrate into the group. Able to listen and to hear everyone's position, Supporter helps others to understand different points of view and find common ground, he smooths conflicts and encourages cooperation. Supports various initiatives, is attentive to practical details, helps to put new ideas into practice. Strives for unity with everyone, is afraid of separation, so avoids conflicts, hides his anger and tension, tries to reconcile and calm everyone down, expects others to maintain friendly peaceful relations with him and get along with each other.
🔸 Sociable CHEERLEADER 💓 – easily identifies the emotional state of others, is able to provide emotional support: cheer up, say something nice, entertain, ignite, inspire. Cheerleader is able to overcome the restraint and indifference of the interlocutor, encourages emotional interaction. Enjoys working with people and for people, feels responsible for the emotional state of others, wants to help everyone. Cheerleader is never cold and indifferent, easily comes into contact with strangers, always reacts to being addressed, is interested in the problems of others, shows affection, actively engages others in communication. Expects admiration and gratitude from others for his support. Hides his problems from others, afraid that if he talks about his needs, he will disappoint others and will no longer be needed.
🔸 Social EDUCATOR 🤝 – takes responsibility for the stability and well-being of the community, regulates ties in social groups or family, maintains and preserves the traditions and values of the group. Regulates his activities according to social norms in use, puts aside his emotions to better serve the interests of society. Always knows what is good and what is bad. Educator, by his precept and his own example, helps those who have gone astray, instills a love of decency and responsibility, helps them to understand moral issues, to treat others politely, maintain long-term relationships, and act for the good of society. Provides moral support to those have found themselves in a difficult situation or who have lost faith in people (the seriously ill, victims of violence, refugees, the disabled). Tries to do everything impeccably. Expects others to respect him, follow his instructions and recognize his moral authority. Is afraid of condemnation of others for his wrong actions and “unworthy” desires.
🔸 Efficient HERO 🦸♂️ – Takes responsibility for the effectiveness of projects, develops algorithms of actions to achieve practical results in the shortest time, notices vulnerabilities in various projects and finds a way to eliminate them. Has good organizational skills, engages others in business interactions, organizes workflow, and convincingly explains the practicality and benefits of various projects and initiatives. Gives actionable advice on how to make the best use of resources and get things done efficiently. The hero is activated in situations requiring a fast intellectual reaction and achievement of a visible results. He enthusiastically takes action to solve the issue if he is sure that he can handle it quickly and come out of the situation as a hero, while demonstrating his intelligence and gumption. Demonstrates his success and efficiency in all spheres, is afraid to look like a loser. Hides his failures, setbacks and incompetence.
🔸 Cautious EXPERT 🤔 – feels an obligation to maintain order and justice, to find answers to all questions and to convey knowledge to others. He wants life to be planned, understandable and fit into a certain system. Expert dives deep in the study of the issue, analyzes data thoroughly for a long time, looks for cause-and-effect relationships and patterns, organizes information, reveals logical inconsistencies and disturbance of structure, shares his conclusions and vision with others. Maintains composure in emotionally charged situations. Is able to present his thoughts clearly and consistently, demonstrates relative objectivity, accuracy and directness in statements. Expects others to listen attentively and recognize that his understanding is correct. Is afraid of not finding the answer to a question and avoids situations in which he may appear incompetent.
🔸 Optimistic INVENTOR 🎉 – sees the diversity of opportunities and people's potential, shows ingenuity in solving problems, and inspires others with his optimistic vision. His carefree, curious and free-spirited nature dispels stagnation, breaks up the heaviness, and helps others break free from old, entrenched patterns and beliefs. Inventor is full of exciting ideas and talks about the wonderful possibilities that a bright future will bring. He encourages others to search for something new and unexplored, broadens their outlook, helps them see the diversity of possibilities, reveals the hidden talents of others, and gives them confidence in their abilities. He wants life to be easy and carefree, is afraid to face pain and restrictions. Demonstrates activity and optimism, hides boredom and need for support.
🔸 Devoted FORECASTER 🧙♂️ – Understands human nature, is able to read people, can sniff out their hidden motives and fears, encourages others to explore their inner world. Able to listen carefully to another without judging, resonates with his or her deep world, reflects it, helps to reveal the hidden. Thanks to developed intuition, gets strong impressions about how things will play out, well assesses the prospects of projects and suggests the best time for action. Realizes that people are weak alone, but together they are a great force. Creates and maintains alliances and associations to achieve a common goal: survival, defense, realization of the idea. Shows great loyalty to loved ones or his group, attentive to their needs, foresees consequences of their actions and warns of possible dangers. Satisfied when others appreciate him and listen to his words. Afraid of losing subtle perception and being left without the support of others.
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Usually an individual has several social roles, which he or she manifests depending on the situation.