The Impact of Stereotypes and Prejudices on Student Personality Formation: A Qualitative Approach

This study aims to explore the influence of stereotypes and prejudices on the formation of students' personalities, by highlighting the internalization mechanisms and adaptation strategies that students use in dealing with restrictive social constructs. Using a qualitative method, this study adopts a phenomenological approach that allows the exploration of students' subjective experiences. The results of the study show that stereotypes not only shape students' self-concept but also have an impact on their academic and social motivation. Students who experience negative stereotypes tend to have psychological barriers in the development of self-identity and social integration, while those who are able to resist prejudice show stronger patterns of resilience and adaptation. This study has significant implications for educational institutions and policy makers in developing more inclusive social intervention strategies and building education systems that are oriented towards equality and social justice.