Social Behavioral Patterns--How to Understand Culture and Behaviors

Human Behavior–Theoretical Orientation

The nuances of human behavior is a subject that many people find interesting to read about. Much of the interest comes from the things that all people struggle with at times. Human behavior is a core subject of study in the field of psychology, sociology, and educational research that generates opinions, research, and questions for considering why people behave as they do. Obviously, human behavior impacts every area of life in organizations, churches, schools, as well as, the occurrences of every day life. For this reason, this blog page is written to explore questions in ways that are understandable and fit within the context of of culture. The articles posted are devoted to exploring a broad range of problem, questions, challenges, and possible solutions. Consequently, the information provided is compiled to offer information, stimulate discussion, and create a connecting point to discuss behaviors, experiences, and connect information to actions.

One important goal is to provide a meaningful understanding of how to have an effective life a midst cultural, social, spiritual, and personal challenges in life.

In the pages, you will find a variety of subject matter addressing life issues that you may not always agree with fully, but are written from a point of view grounded in Christian theology, psychology, sociology, culture, and philosophy to provide personal insight and reflection about behaviors. A critical concern addressed in the pages of material is how to apply behavioral theory to issues that are faced in a psychosocial experience of life. My goal in writing is not to provide all the answers, but to frame questions that are important to people who have questions about how behavior occurs in a social context. A firm hope in writing is to create information that will aide discussion and provide thoughtful observation to aide understanding. A further goal is to utilize sound methodology to provide a resource that integrates ideas from the various fields of research and theory to construct a reasonable and cogent approach to understand what happens in the lived experience of life.

The phenomenon observed through behavior within the lived experience of individuals is important to enhancing understanding about the story of life and improving the quality of each person’s life. Personal experience has taught me that there are reasons for why behavior occurs; therefore, it is not enough just to identify the behavior, it is equally important to understand why behavior occurs in a particular context, system, and pattern. Consequently, a hope of what is written is to provide a fuller understanding so individual readers can incorporate awareness to possess a fuller and more meaningful experience of life.

About the Author:

Ronnie Murrill is a psychology practitioner with unique insight about human behavior who has served as pastor for Southern Baptist Churches for over 30 years, as well as, working in Chaplaincy Administration and Re-entry Programs for the Florida Department of Corrections. Educated with a BS, BA, MA, and in process with the PhD. in professional psychology.