Functions of the Applied
Social Sciences
Functions of the Applied Social Sciences
oSelf-development
oPersuasion
oThe use of Arts and Entertainment
oAccess to and discernment of news and
information
oOrganizing for advocacies and mobilizations
oEducation
oSocialization
Effects of the Applied Social
Science and Processes
Awareness and Knowledge
- Social sciences help us understand ourselves and
other people
Example: communication
- It helps us to be knowledgeable about the individual
- We become conscious of using politically correct
terms e.g. using the phrase “visually challenged”
instead of blind, “physically challenged” instead of
“disabled”.
Attitude and Value Change
- Exposed to great amount of information bring
about change in attitudes and values whether
positive or negative
- Example: during Typhoon Yolanda
- Social scientists and social workers forefront in this
- Earthquake drill, climate change, environmental
problem
Behavioral Change
- Social sciences and applied social sciences bring
about behavioral change in people.
- Example subjects in humanities, social sciences and
the arts make physicians more humane, caring and
nurturing their patients.
- Media workers are fiscalizers, government officials
are more discerning and prudent in speech and
action
-communication teaches negotiation and other
conflict management skills.
-functional – they can lead to the creation of a better
policy in the organization
Dysfunctional –members of the organization are able
to resolve them, leading to problems and crises.
Structural Change
Single parenting- involves one parent rearing or
raising children on his or her own
Telecommuting – enables employees to simply work
from home provided they have gadgets and internet
Counselling and social work relate with clients leading
to awareness.