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Indigenous Psychology and Filipino Studies

The document discusses Indigenous Psychology, emphasizing the need for psychological theories to be rooted in local cultures and contexts rather than relying solely on Western frameworks. It outlines various approaches, including the emic and etic perspectives, and highlights the importance of integrating multiple viewpoints to understand psychological phenomena. The text also contrasts Pilipinolohiya and Philippine Studies, advocating for a psychology that reflects Filipino identity and experiences.

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Indigenous Psychology and Filipino Studies

The document discusses Indigenous Psychology, emphasizing the need for psychological theories to be rooted in local cultures and contexts rather than relying solely on Western frameworks. It outlines various approaches, including the emic and etic perspectives, and highlights the importance of integrating multiple viewpoints to understand psychological phenomena. The text also contrasts Pilipinolohiya and Philippine Studies, advocating for a psychology that reflects Filipino identity and experiences.

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Module 1 unit 1 - Volkerpsychologie (folk psychology)

human social life cannot be brought to


Indigenous psychology the laboratory, the social aspect of
- The scientific study of human behavior mental processes id expressed in
or mind that is native, transforted from objective products such as language,
other regions, and that is designed for mythand custom, which can be analyzed
its people. in comparative and longitudinal historical
studies, permitting inferences of the
Goals of ip underlying psychological processes
- Challenges the universality of existing
psychological theories Module 1 unit 2
- Attempts to discover psychological
universals in social, cultural, and Global Indigenous psychology
ecological context.
Approaches in ip
Characteristics of ip
Culture Universal culture that is shared by
- Is a part of the cultural sciences tradition everynody (ex: marriage)
in which human agency, meaning and
vs
context are incorporated into the
research design. Culture specific cultures that are specific to a
- Links humanities with social sciences very particular society
- Indigenization from within/ without
- Emphasizes examining psychological Emic approach: investigates how local people
phenomena in ecological, historical and thiank, how they perceive and categorize the
cultural context world, their rules for behavior, what has meaning
- Advocate use of multiple methods for them, how they imagine and explain things
- Advocates the integration of “insiders,
Etic approach: refers to generalization about
outsiders” and multiple perspectives to
human behavior that are considered universally
obtain comprehensive and integrated
true
understanding
- Needs to be developed for all cultural, Psychology as WEIRD
native and ethnic groups
- Is a part of scientific tradition that Western, Englinsh-speaking, Industrialized,
advocates multiple perspectives, but not Rick, Democratic countries
multiple psychologies or absolute
93% of psychological knowledge bases on us
relativism
and other WEIRD samples
Culture oriented psychologies
But account for only 16% the local world
- Cultural psychology seeks to discover population
systematic relationships between culture
All psychology is indigenous
and psychological variables
- Cross-cultural psychology studies the - Developed from within a culture
similarities or differences in human - Reflect from local behaviors
behavior and mental processesunder - Understood using local frame of
diverse cultural conditions reference
- Ethno psychologyis the study of - Produces knowledge that is meaningful
psychology of races and ethnic groups and relevant to the culture
Indigenization local culture is recognized asa - BA Antropology, MA Sociology, Ph.D
front and center in the development of Sociology
psychological knowledge
Mga akda
Indigenization from within local culture as
resource; active cultivation of local knowledge Larangan: seminal essays on Philippine Culture
systems

Indigenization from without contributions from 3 Larangan ng Pilipinolohiya- Nag-ugat sa


the outside are contextualized within the culture mga karanasan ng mga katutubong Plipino at
ugat na basihan sa pagkatao.

Coloniztion culture of others is forced on the 1. Larangan ng kaisipan


people 2. Larangan ng kultura
3. Larangan ng Lipunan
Globalization People are influenced by other
culture without being forced

Culture as an organizing principle in Ang pilipinolohiya ay may layunin na palabasin


sikolohiyang Pilipino ang pagka-pilipino ng bawat larangan kabilang
ang kultura at wika na kung saan binibigyang
Culture is the set of ideas that coordinate the diin na ng pilipinas ay may sariling
actions and constructs the meanings of a group pagkakakilanlan batay sa mga larangan ito.
of peole

______________________________________
Philippine Studies: Study of the Philippines
Module 1 unit 3 and the Filipino people.

SP and Philippine Social Sciences Belinda A. Aquino: “ Studies of Philippine


Culture and society started in the early 1900s
when the Philippine become a colony of the
- Pilipinolohiya – sistematikong pag-aaral ng United States. It encompasses the study of
pilipinong kaisipan, kultura, at lipunan. Filipino History , Filipino Society Filipino life

“Pilipino”- sumasalamin sa ating mga Pilipino Philippine Studies

“Logos”- Pag-aaral Each country has its own Phil. Studies, for its
own interest. Each one attempts to build
international linkages through conference and
the like.
Plipinolohiya vs Philippine Studies
Association international de Philippinist.-
Pilipinolohiya
Jose Rizal
- Internal studies and investigations
based on Phil. Culture/civilization and
national needs, carried out with internal
approaches and methods of Filipino.

Prospero Covar

- Ama ng pilipinolohiya or father of


pilipinolohiya
______________________________________
Module 2 unit 1

Sikolohiyang Pilipino Sikolohiyang Pilipino

Definition - Rfers to a psychology based on the


Filipino’s true thoughts, feelings,
- It is an indigenous Psychology scientific behaviors and must derive from
study of ethnicity, society and culture. indigenous Filipino sources, language,
The application to psychological practice and methods.
of indigenous knowledge rooted in the - Nilalayong anyo, sikolohiyang bunga ng
people’s ethnic heritage and karanasaan, kaisipan at oryentasyong
consciousness Pilipino
- Virgilio G. Enriquez (1994).
Pagbabangong dangal: Indegenouse Why a need for SP?
psychology & cultural empowerment.
Akademya ng kultura at sikolohiyang Issue: Applicability of the western theories
Pilipino: lungsod ng Quezon. and principles taught as well as the research
- Virgilio G. Enriquez is the father of concepts and methods used in the
Filipino Psychology Philippine setting

Distinctions Meaning: Western theoris are not


applicable in Ph setting.
- Sikolohiya sa pilipinas (Psychology in
the Phillippines) - Timoty Church (1985) indigenous
- Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino (Psychology Psychology: A Book of reading. V.G.
of Filipinos) Enriquez (Ed) Akademya ng
- Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino Sikolohiyang Pilipino: Queson city
Psychology) Limits of Western Psychology
- Virgilio G. enriquez (1976) in
sikolohiyang Pilipino: Teroya, metodo at - Limits of western social research
gamit. Rogelia Pe-Pua (Ed.) (1989) methods in rual Philippines: The
University of the Philippines Press: nned of innovation
Quezon City. - Gloria D. Feliciano (1965) in
sikolohiyang Pilipino: Teoya, Metodo at
______________________________________ gamit. Rogelia Pe-Pua (Ed.) (1989)
Sikolohiya sa Pilipanas University of the Philippines press:
Quezon City.
- Refers to a series of events related to
the field of psychology in the Philippines.
(e.g. number of degree programs and - The limits of Applicability of western
journals, the amount of research concepts, values and method in the
conducted) social sciences to the concrete
- Ang pinakamalaki o kabuang anyo ng realities of Asian societies
sikolohiya sa kontekstong Pilipino. - Augosto C. Espiritu (1968) indigenous
Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino Psychology: A book of Readings. V.G.
Enriquez (Ed.) (1990) Akademya ng
- Refers to any theories or knowledge of Sikolohiyang Plipino: Quezon City.
Filipino nature regardless of source,
western or local
- Palasak na anyo sapagkat
pinakakaraniwan o madaling Makita.
On science- Humanism issue

Utilizes scientific methodolody in the study of


psychological phenomena
Characteristics of SP
Concerned not only with the universal validity of
Sikolohiyang Pilipino is a “taong-bahay” psychological science but also in utilizing such
for the purpose of serving the interest of all
Metaphor
mankind, affording protection to the
- Sikolohiyang Pilipino can be explained disadvantage
through a Metaphor: (a characteristic
way of clarifying concepts) – difference
between tao sa bahay (person in the On mentalism- Behaviorism issue
hour) and taong-bahay (house person)
Uses both phenomenological & behavioristic
Sikolohiyang Pilipino is a Call concepts, but lesser emphasis on individual
experiencec and greater emphasis on the
- For the exercise of care in the adaption
collective experience
of foreign theories… “uncritical rejection
is just as dangerous as uncritical Attaches greater importance to kamalayan,
acceptance of western theories” subsidiary imporatnce to ulirat
- For example: Psychological problems
are the same anywhere however, the
sources of such problems differ greatly
On psychological practice
Primar areas of protest of Sikolohiyang
Conceptualization of psychological practice in a
Pilipino
Philippine context (industriya vs kabuhayan;
It is against klinika vs kalusugan)

- A psychology that perpetuates the Concerned with folk practices, indigenouse


colonial status of the Filipino mind techniques of healing, popular religio-political
- A psychology used for the exploitation movements
of the masses
- The imposition of Psychologies
developed in foreign countries On Analysis- Wholeness issue
Sikolohiyqang Pilipino from a movement to Methodologically leans on the side of analysis
an academinc discipline but interprets the result of analysis with a bias
for whileness
Principal emphasis in Psychology
(social context, political implications, cultural
- Identity and national consciousness,
meaning of the study)
social awareness and involvement.
Psychology of language and culture Line of filiation of SP
Applications & bases of Filipino
psychology (health practices, 1. Academic- scientific psychology:
agriculture, art, religion) Western
- Virgilio G. Enriquez (1992). From 2. Academic- Philosophical psychology:
colonial to loberation psychology: The Clergy
Philippine experience. University of the 3. Ethnic psychology: indigenous
Philippines Press. QC psychology
4. Psycho- Medical system: religion-
cohesive element and explanation
Positions of SP
1. Academic- scientific psycholog: Pantayong pananaw’s approach begins with
wilhelm wundt, the german tradition the need to sustain a talastasang bayan
unversity of the philippines (1908) and ( national discourse) by distinguishing
other american traditional school among different historiographies and how
2. Academic- philosopichal psychology: they relate to the formation of national
thimistic philosophy and psychology cultural identity
unversity of santo t omasa (1611)
3. Ethnic psychology: indigenous Pangkayo perspective
psychology: native psychological - The first, the pangkayo perspective
thought: indigenous psychology: (from-you-for_us perspective), refers to
kinagisnan and katutubong sikolohiya. the judgments made by external agents
upon one’s culture; the pangkayo
Kinagisnang sikolohiya perspective mainly refers to colonial
the subsconscious psychology historiography that judged Filipinos’
imbedded In the native language, art, beliefs and customs using purely exteral
music, culture, and religion. Cultural standards
Aims of SP Pangkami perspective
Gaya-gayang at kolonyal na sikolohiya - Opposite to this is the pangkami
perspective (from-us-to-you’
To
perspective), which was inially espoused
Sikolohiyang malaya at angkop sa mga Pilipino by a generation of intellectuals who
were educated in spain and then
Module 2 unit 3 responded to the accusations of the
colonial historiography regarding
Pantayong pananaw aspects of Filipino cuktural heritage.
- (form-us-for-us perspective) as an They were succeeded by Filipino
intellectural movement in contemporary scholars who wrote about Philippines
Philippine scholarship. cultural and society using English or
- Also called Bagong kasaysayan or New Spanish. The languages of the
history is currently the most theoretically colonizers as the medium of discourse.
elaborate articulation of an indigenized Salazar on many occasions, specifically
social science perspective that offers a foults this reliance on foreign languages,
viable alternative to (western) positivist betraying its intent to engage mainly
social science with outsiders rather than with agents in
- Is the brainchild of prof zeus Salazar, a local communities who along were the
historian who spent most of his teaching insiders of their own culture.
career at the department of history and Pangtayong pananaw
the university of the Philippines- Diliman.
In the course of his advocacy, Salazar - The pantayong pananaw, therefore
was able to gather a number of seeks to creat a “closed circuit os
historians who shared his call for a more interaction” (Mendoza 2007) between
culturally- sensitive historiography in the academic discourse ( especially history)
teaching of Philippine history and kaalamang katutubo (indigenous
- At presend the pantayong pananaw has knowledge). In this regard, language
become an established perspective in plays a central role; hence, historians
Philippine historiography And has indentified with pantayong pananaw
spread outside the University’s own. speak and write in Philippine languages
Department of history. so that the talastasan (discourse) is
always oriented toward local cultures
and not to “outsiders” and their interests.

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The emic approach investigates how local people think, perceive, and categorize the world, focusing on their rules for behavior and what holds meaning for them. It builds understanding from within the culture. The etic approach, however, involves making generalizations about human behavior that are considered universally true, often applying external concepts to understand cultural phenomena. Together, these approaches allow researchers to appreciate both the unique cultural specifics (emic) and broader human commonalities (etic).

'Indigenization from within' involves using local cultural resources and actively cultivating indigenous knowledge systems to create psychological frameworks that resonate with the native culture. 'Indigenization from without' involves contextualizing external contributions within the cultural context, ensuring any outside influence aligns with the local tradition. This dual approach helps indigenous psychology maintain cultural relevance while integrating insights from broader psychological research .

Pantayong Pananaw represents a culturally-sensitive shift by promoting a 'closed circuit of interaction' between academic discourse and indigenous knowledge, thereby ensuring that narratives are centered on local culture without the mediation of outsiders. By using Philippine languages, it strengthens national cultural identity and sustains 'talastasang bayan' (national discourse), contrasting with perspectives that rely heavily on foreign languages and standards .

Western social research methods are limited in rural Philippines by their lack of cultural relevance and inability to capture the nuances of Filipino experiences. This inadequacy has prompted the development of Sikolohiyang Pilipino, which emphasizes indigenous knowledge rooted in Filipino ethnic heritage and consciousness. The indigenous approach calls for innovation in research methods and the adaptation of psychological concepts to better serve the Filipino context, ensuring that psychological practice reflects local values and realities .

Utilizing both phenomenological and behavioristic concepts is critical in Sikolohiyang Pilipino because it allows for a comprehensive understanding by examining individual and collective experiences. This dual approach enables a deeper exploration of personal consciousness (kamalayan) and the broader social experiences, providing a more holistic understanding of Filipino experiences that respects the complexity of indigenous contexts while acknowledging observable behaviors .

Pilipinolohiya focuses on understanding Filipino culture, thought, and society through internal perspectives and methodologies that reflect national needs, emphasizing Filipino identity intrinsically. Philippine Studies, conversely, encompasses the broader study of Philippine culture and society, often incorporating international perspectives and historical context initiated in the early 1900s under American influence. While Pilipinolohiya prioritizes internal understanding, Philippine Studies seeks to build international linkages through broader research scopes .

Language is central to Pantayong Pananaw as it ensures discourse remains deeply rooted in local culture and accessible to insiders, facilitating authentic cultural expression and understanding. By using Philippine languages, Pantayong Pananaw sustains national discourse, aligns historiography with indigenous perspectives, and counters the dominance of foreign narratives and interpretations. This linguistic alignment fosters a more faithful representation of Filipino identity and traditions within scholarly works .

Sikolohiyang Pilipino addresses psychological phenomena by emphasizing a psychology derived from the genuine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of Filipinos, using indigenous sources, languages, and methods. It criticizes the blind acceptance or rejection of Western theories, advocating for their careful adaptation to suit the Filipino cultural and social context. While acknowledging universal psychological problems, it emphasizes the unique sources of these problems within the Philippine setting .

Sikolohiyang Pilipino is both a movement and an academic discipline because it emerged from a need to address the inadequacies of Western psychology in explaining Filipino behavior and experiences. It fosters an independent psychological framework that emphasizes identity, national consciousness, and social awareness while adapting psychological practice within the Philippine context. Issues addressed include rejecting psychology that perpetuates colonial mindsets, resisting the exploitation of the masses, and opposing the imposition of foreign-developed psychologies .

Indigenous psychology aims to challenge the universality of existing psychological theories by focusing on the discovery of psychological universals within specific social, cultural, and ecological contexts. It incorporates human agency, meaning, and context into the research design, links humanities with social sciences, and emphasizes the integration of 'insiders' and 'outsiders' perspectives to gain a comprehensive understanding. It advocates for multiple methods and perspectives but not multiple psychologies or absolute relativism .

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