Filipino Psychology
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Filipino Psychology
Julie-Ann Uy, RSW
Filipino psychologyor Sikolohiyang Pilipino
Filipino Psychology
refers to a psychology based on the Filipino’s true thoughts, feelings, behaviors and must derive from indigenous Filipino sources, language, and methods.
nilalayong anyo, sikolohiyang bunga ng karanasan, kaisipan at oryentasyong Pilipino
Beginnings
Colonized by Spain and USA Academic psychology was predominantly
western in theory and methodologies Even Rizal and Mabini expressed dissatisfaction
at the pejorative interpretations of Filipino behavior by western observers.
Example: Indirectness of Filipino In 1970s, Change was initiated by Virgilio
ENriquez
Virgilio EnriquezFather of Sikolohiyang Pilipino
Born in Bulacan on November 24, 1942
Died on August 31, 1994 Obtained his Ph.D in Social
Psychology from Northwestern University, USA
To gether with Dr. Alfredo V. Lagmay, they embarked on research into historical and cultural roots of Philippine Psychology.
In 1975, chaired the First National Conference on Filipino Psychology
Lines of filiations in Philippine psychological thought
Academic-scientific psychology: Western Academic-philosophical psychology: Clergy Ethnic psychology: Indigenous psychology Psycho-medical system: Religion -
cohesive element and explanation.
Psychology: the Western tradition
Academic-scientific psychology: Wilhelm Wundt, the German tradition University of the Philippines (1908) and other American traditional
schools
Academic-philosophical psychology: Thomistic philosophy and psychology University of Santo Tomas (1611)
Ethnic psychology Native psychological thought
Indigenous psychology: kinagisnan and katutubong sikolohiya.
Psychology of Filipinos - perceived ethnic traits, as observed by foreigners or as felt and expressed by Filipinos.
The practice of psychology by Filipinos – techniques of enculturation, socialization.
Psychology: the Filipino tradition
Ethnic psychology
Kinagisnang sikolohiyathe subconscious psychology
imbedded in the native language, art, music, culture and religion (one has been born into; unaware).
e.g. kaluluwa at ginhawa
Psychology: the Filipino tradition
Ethnic psychology
Katutubong sikolohiyapsychology worked out by Filipinos with indigenous elements as basis (innate to the Filipino) e.g. Kartilya of the Katipunan, Jose Rizal, Hermano Pule, Isabelo de los Reyes.
Katutubong sikolohiya and Kinagisnang sikolohiya constitute Katutubong sikolohiya
Psychology: the Filipino tradition
Ethnic psychology
Practice of psychology by Filipinos:a. indigenous techniques of enculturation/ socialization, e.g. myths for social control, or as affected by Christianity or Islam.b. proto-clinical practice, e.g. tagapayo, manghuhula, ancient techniques of group therapy that are still present (alternating chants during wakes, poetry, consensus).
Primary areas of protests of Sikolohiyang Pilipino
It is against
a psychology that perpetuates the colonial status of the Filipino mind
a psychology used for the exploitation of the masses
the imposition of psychologies developed in foreign countries
Positions of Sikolohiyang Pilipino
On psychological practice
conceptualization of psychological practice in a Philippine context (industriya vs. kabuhayan; klinika vs. kalusugan)
concerned with folk practices, indigenous techniques of healing, popular religio-political movements
Positions of Sikolohiyang Pilipino
On Science – Humanism issue
utilizes scientific methodology in the study of psychological phenomena
concerned not only with the universal validity of psychological science but also in utilizing such for the purpose of serving the interest of all mankind, affording protection to the disadvantaged
Positions of Sikolohiyang Pilipino
On Mentalism - Behaviorism issue
uses both phenomenological & behavioristic concepts, but lesser emphasis on individual experience and greater emphasis on the collective experience
attaches greater importance to kamalayan, subsidiary importance to ulirat
Positions of Sikolohiyang Pilipino
On Analysis – Wholeness Issue
methodologically leans on the side of analysis but interprets the result of analysis with a bias for wholeness
(social context, political implications, cultural meaning of the study)
Rethinking Filipino Values Bahala Na.
bahala na is not ‘‘fatalism’’ but ‘‘determination and risk-taking’
Hiya.is not ‘‘shame’’ but ‘‘sense of
propriety’’. Utang na loob
‘‘gratitude/solidarity’’ Pakikisama vs. pakikipagkapwa.
Pakikisama- ‘‘smooth interpersonal relations”
Pakikipagkapwa
Pakikipagkapwa which means treating the other person
as kapwa or fellow human being
Kapwa, a core concept in Filipino Psychology
Concept of kapwa (shared identity) Kapwa (English: both, fellow being,
others) others is used in opposition to the ‘self’ implies the recognition of the ‘self’ ‘self’ as a separate identity
Kapwa in Filipino a recognition of shared identity an inner self shared with others the ‘ako’ (ego) and the ‘iba sa akin’ (others)
are one and the same in kapwa psychology
Kapwa, a core concept in Filipino Psychology
Pakikitungo, pakikipagkapwa are mutually replaceable in taxonomic analysis, either covers the entire lexical domain.
Pakikipagkapwa, more theoretically fertile concept when analyzed semantically; much deeper and profound in its implications as it means accepting and dealing with the other person as an equal.
There are two categories of kapwa:
the Ibang-Tao (“outsider”)
the Hindi-Ibang-Tao (‘‘one-of-us’’)
The Ibang-Tao (“outsider”)
There are five domains in this construct:Pakikitungo: civilityPakikisalamuha: act of mixingPakikilahok: act of joiningPakikibagay: conformityPakikisama: being united with the
group.
The Hindi Ibang Tao ("one-of-us”)
There are three domains in this construct:
Pakikipagpalagayang-loob: act of mutual trust
Pakikisangkot: act of joining othersPakikipagkaisa: being one with
others
Other explored ideas:
Indirect communicationThe great cultural divideDevelopment of Indigenous Personality
Measures
Other areas of applications
1. Techniques in therapy suited to the Filipino person
2. Psychological help to Children in especially difficult circumstance
Feminist psychology Industry, particularly in marketing of specific
products and consumer behavior Non-government organizations in community
education particularly in grassroots leadership formation
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1467-839X.00054/pdf
Thank you.We may not change the world, but surely, little by
little, we can make a difference.-jmuy