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Culture Documents
Learning Module
An Undergraduate Project Presented to the Faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences of
Brokenshire College Davao City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in
Psychology
Submitted by:
Dosol, Mesiel S.
March 2020
Table of Contents
Title Page i
Table of Contents ii
Introduction iii
Purpose iv
Learning Objectives iv
CHAPTER I
Introduction: What is an Indigenous Psychology? 1
1. Difference with Cross-Cultural, Cultural, Ethno-Psychology, and Volker
Psychology. 3
2. Global Indigenous Psychology 3
3. Basic Tenets and Principles in IP 3
6. Summary 5
7. Self-Test 7
CHAPTER II
Sikolohiyang Pilipino: Philippine Indigenous Psychology 18
1. What is Sikolohiyang Pilipino? 18
7. Summary 22 8. Self-Test 22
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
4. Pakikipagkuwentuhan (OrtezaJavier) 35
5. Pagtatanong-tanong (Pe-Pua) 37
8. Summary 37
CHAPTER VI
Fields in Filipino Psychology: Applied and Social Psychology
1. Filipino political psychology (Montiel); social cognition (Conaco); peace and
conflict resolution (Sta Maria) 37
2. Filipino sexuality and gender, Filipino Feminism (Claudio-Estrada; Tan;
Guerrero) 37
3. Filipino Psychotherapy (Bautista Protacio-de Castro; Carandang Clemena) 37
7. Summary 37
8. Self-Test 37
References
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Chapter 1
Introduction
Understanding each culture from its own frame of reference, including its own
ecological, historical, philosophical, and religious or spiritual context; based on
knowledge which emerges from the target culture rather than either directly or indirectly
from another location; an underlying premise which suggests psychological principles
cannot be assumed to be universally similar- this knowledge stems from scholars located
in the specific culture, has meaning within the specific culture, and is for the individuals
within that culture; advocates examining knowledge, skills, and beliefs individuals have
about themselves and how they function in their cultural context, which is not restricted
to the study of indigenous individuals or even the use of a particular method,
rather indigenous psychology is in fact necessary for all cultural, indigenous, and ethnic
groups, including economically developed countries
Cross-Cultural Psychology
What is cross-cultural psychology? Well, cross-cultural psychology is a branch of
psychology that also examines cultural influences that affect thought processes and
behavior. However, this branch of psychology explores patterns between various
cultures. It is more specific in nature then cultural psychology. Cross-cultural psychology
was first introduced during the 1970s, but remains a force in modern psychology. The
main function of a cross-cultural psychologist is to determine how various cultures affect
human behaviors. These psychologists examine universal and “unique” characteristics
and traits, in an effort to identify patterns amongst cultural groups. The goal is to identify
how culture impacts thought processes, behaviors, goals, social experiences, educational
Moreover, these psychologists invest large amounts of time and effort into
learning cultural and societal norms, so that they can better communicate with different
cultural groups. The hope is that learning about various cultures will help the human race
better understand each other.
Cultural Psychology
Ethno Psychology
A discipline that studies the psychology and behavior of the people of a particular
ethnic community.
The principal objects of study of ethnopsychology are tribes, peoples, and nations,
as well as specific population groups thatare ethnically related, such as groups of immigra
nts. Ethnopsychological research attempts to establish the relation betweenthe characteris
tics of the psyche of members of the communities being studied, on the one hand, and the
type of economicactivity engaged in under specific natural conditions and the character o
f nonmaterial culture (for example, traditions andreligious beliefs), on the other. For the
most part, such research takes the form of empirical studies and comparativedescriptions.
Ethnopsychology, whose emergence was associated with the development of ethn
ography and anthropology, initially turnedto the reports of missionaries and travelers for i
ts data. W. Wundt, in his works on the psychology of peoples, made the firstattempt at a
genuine psychological analysis of this material. Although he relied on the incorrect, ideali
st premise that apeople has a special, substantive soul, he established the general cultural-
historical orientation of research in the field ofethnopsychology.
In many countries, particularly the USA, Freudian and neo-Freudian approaches t
o ethnopsychology have gained currency(see). The development of ethnopsychology has
been influenced by research in related fields, especially linguistics andsociology. Linguist
s have investigated the mode of thought of peoples who belong to different language grou
ps. Sociologyhas provided ethnopsychology with various research techniques, in particul
ar, techniques for studying small groups.
Ethnopsychology, which has not established the existence of any special character
istics or features that allow one to speakof the superiority of some peoples to others, has f
ostered criticism of nationalist and racist theories.
Volker Psychology
Völkerpsychologie comes from the German culture. To this day, there is no clear
English word that is similar to it. The derivative Volk, a German word, refers to “people,
nation, tribe, or race”. Wundt simply wanted to create a new way to complete research
without the use of experiments. This led him to discovering a new type of psychology
which dealt with the communal and cultural products of human nature, which includes
religions, languages, and mythologies.
Psychology, like any other language game, is a living conversation, for which
translation is the key to the perpetuation and permutation of the discourse. As Western
psychology is translated into other cultures, the more we make sure that the influence is
going both ways, and the more we allow conflicting voices to inhabit the terms we use
in psychology, the more likely it is that alternative ways of doing psychological
science will emerge.
3. Promoting online debates and exchanges across the globe on issues concerning
indigenous psychology.
4. Serving as resources, via our website, for the global community of indigenous
psychologists.
First, the level of interaction or relationship that exists between the researcher and
the researched significantly determines the quality of the data obtained in the research
process. The levels of interaction are the same ones as the kapwa
classifications – Ibang-Tao (‘‘Outsider’’) and Hindi-Ibang-Tao (‘‘One-of-us’’). It is
recommended that the first level under Hindi-Ibang-Tao, which is
pakikipagpalagayang-loob (level of mutual trust, understanding, rapport) should be
reached, at the minimum, in order to be assured of good quality data.
Third, the welfare of the research participants take precedence over the data
obtained from them. The goal of research is understanding, but not at the expense of the
very people from whom this understanding will spring. The primary ethical responsibility
of researchers should be to the people and not to their institution or funding agency. For
example, if the publication of the research report will jeopardize the situation of the
people, then it should not be continued
pakikiramdam (sensitivity) is most needed – in trying to figure out how the research
method will work most effectively.
One essential ability that researchers must possess, whatever method they are
using, is pakikiramdam, a special kind of sensitivity to cues which will guide them in
their interaction with group members, especially with Filipinos who are used to indirect
and non-verbal manner of communicating and expressing thoughts, attitudes,
feelings and emotions. It is through pakikiramdam that a researcher will know
when to ask personal questions and when not to pursue them; when it is time to leave; or
how to interpret a ‘‘yes’’ or a ‘‘no’’.
Fifth, the language of the people should be the language of research at all times. If
this is not possible, local researchers should be tapped for assistance. It is in their own
mother tongue that a person can truly express their innermost sentiments, ideas,
perceptions, and attitudes.
Reference:
Pe-Pua, R. & Marcelino, E. P. (2000). Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino Psychology): A legacy of
Virgilio G. Enriquez. Asian Journal of Social Psychology 3: 49–71
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_psychology#Approaches_and_methods
Yang, Meng Na Filipino Psychology
BS Psychology 4 2 nd Semester, A.Y. 2011-2012
1. Linguistic
In this context, indigenization is used to refer to how a language is adopted in
a certain area such as French in Africa. The term is used to describe the process of
conveying a certain region’s culture and concepts in terms of the language that is
being introduced.[5] A common case where a language needed to be indigenized was
in Africa where the ex-colonizer's language required some references to African
religion and culture, even though in the original language there was no vocabulary for
this.
As this process is being carried out, there is usually a metalanguage created
that is some combination of the original language and the introduced language. This
language shares cultural aspects from both cultures, making it distinct and usually
done in order to understand the foreign language in the context of the local region.
Sometimes the term indigenization is preferred over other terms such
as Africanization because it carries no negative connotations and does not imply any
underlying meaning.
2. Economic
Indigenization is seen as the process of changing someone to a person of
more corroboration towards their surroundings. A large part of that process is the
economy of said surroundings. Indigenization has played an important part in the
economic roles of society.[6] Thanks to The Indigenization and Economic
Empowerment Act, black people were offered a more distinguished position in the
economy, with foreigners having to give up 51% of their business to black people.
3. Social work
Another big part of indigenization is social work, although it is unknown what
the actual process is when social forces come into place. [6] Indigenization is seen by
some as less of a process of naturalization and more of a process of culturally
relevant social work. While indigenization wasn’t the standard, it was a way to not
only accustom others to a surrounding point of view, but also helping understand
both where these people came from and also their heritage.
However, some argue that while the indigenization of social work may work
when it comes to foreigners being brought into Western cultures, it would not work as
well non-Western cultures were those that were being taken in. They also argue that
Western cultures seem to exaggerate the similarities and differences between
Western and foreign cultures.
Level of Indiginization
Nowadays people are using technologies mostly in all chores as its a part of their
daily lives. Even you using your cellular phones whenever you go. You cannot leave your
house without this technologies. As we as technologies does affects our daily living and
as we are a human beings. As trends and directions of people nowadays into what extent
its level. I have a list of the current trends and direction:
violence. What are we doing to combat violence in today’s society, and how
can mental health professionals continue to advocate for violence awareness
and prevention?
Summary
Ethno-psychology
discipline that studies the psychology and behavior of the people of a particular ethnic co
mmunity.
Völker psychology is a method of psychology that was discovered in the nineteenth
century by the famous psychologist, Wilhelm Wundt. Wundt is widely known for his
work with experimental psychology.
CHAPTER II
Sikolohiyang Pilipino: Philippine Indigenous Psychology
It is an Indigenous Psychology
The scientific study of the ethnicity, society and culture of a people and the
application to psychological practice of indigenous knowledge rooted in the people’s
ethnic heritage and consciousness.
Ibang Tao ("outsider") There are five interaction levels under this category:
o Pakikitungo: civility - right behavior meant right demeanor towards
authorities (Parents, Elders, etc.).
o Pakikisalamuha: act of mixing - This is a social value that is primarily
communitarian. It espouses the ability to adapt.
o Pakikilahok: act of joining - This translates to participation of the entire
community to help a person.
o Pakikibagay: conformity - This runs into conflict with individuality which
many Filipinos in fact willingly throw away in favor of conformity with demands
of those who are in charge.
o Pakikisama: being united with the group.
Hindi Ibang Tao ("one-of-us") There are three interaction levels under this
category:
o Pakikipagpalagayang-loob: act of mutual trust
o Pakikisangkot: act of joining others
o Pakikipagkaisa: being one with others
It was precisely his Western education that made Sikolohiyang Pilipino founder
Virgilio Enriquez realize the need to have a psychology based on the experience, ideas,
and orientation of the Filipinos. Together with three other colleagues—Prospero Covar
(anthropologist), and Zeus Salazar (historian), and Alfredo Lagmay (psychologist)—they
helped establish the foundation for a psychology of and for the Filipinos. Enriquez had
been a professor of Psychology in the University of the Philippines in Diliman in 1963,
but left in 1966 for the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D. in Social Psychology. From there, he
watched the disenchantment of young student activists in the Philippines over the
deteriorating political and social conditions of the country.
When Enriquez returned from the States, he and a few other colleagues translated
foreign articles to Filipino. The students were also strongly encouraged to write their
papers in this language instead of in English, which had been (and still is) the medium of
instruction in the University
Gradually, more and more members of the faculty were convinced to use the
Filipino language in teaching Introductory Psychology. The main problems they
encountered in the use of Filipino in teaching psychology, especially in its initial years,
included the lack of materials written in Filipino and the lack of a technical vocabulary.
However, there were observable benefits as well brought about by the use of
Filipino in teaching psychology. Among other things:
From the beginning of the periods when the Philippines was colonized by Spain,
and then USA, academic psychology, or the psychology taught in schools, was
predominantly Western in theory and in methodology. This Western Psychology was
even used by our famous Jose Rizal and Apolinario Mabini was then express
dissatisfaction at the pejorative interpretations of Filipino behavior.
In the 1960s, many Filipino scholars and intellectuals were already sensitive to
both inadequacy as well as the unfairness of the Western-oriented approaches to
psychology. But there was no concerted effort in the 1960s to reject and correct the
traditional way of teaching and studying psychology. It was in early 1970s that this was
initiated when Virgilio Gaspar Enriquez returned to the Philippines from North Western
University, USA with a PhD. in Social Psychology and lost no time in introducing the
concept of Sikolohiyang Filipino (Filipino Psychology). Together with then-chairman of
the Department of Psychology at the University of the Philippines, Dr. Alfredo V.
Lagmay, Enriquez embarked on a research in to the historical and cultural roots of
Philippine Psychology.
Zeus Salazar (1985), a historian, later examined the history of Sikoohiyang Pilipino and
came up with a description of the four filiations of Philippine psychology:
- (1900) Espiritista
Filipino Psychology
It 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.
Anthropology
Economics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Sociology
Pilipinolohiya (Filipinology)
Philippine studies refers to the study of the Philippines and the Filipino people.
Belinda A. Aquino, former director of the Center for Philippines Studies at the University
of Hawaii at Manoa, define Philippines Studies as “studies of Philippine culture and
society, which started in the early 1900s when the Philippines became a colony of the
United States. It encompasses the following study:
Flilipino History
Filipino Culture
Philippine Languages
Filipino Society
Filipino Life
Filipino Psychology
Summary
Self-Test
CHAPTER III
In 1989, Virgilio Enriquez, a PhD holder in social psychology from the University
of Illinois, proposed a personality theory based on the IKSP of Filipinos. Using Western
scientific lingo, he established a framework for understanding the ways of the Filipino
culture-bearers. Pagkataong Filipino emerged the first academic theory that formulated a
value-system of Asian personality. While its framework emulates Western models of
personality-theory, its concepts do not. The emerging value-structure is, therefore, unique
from other psychological models.
This most blatant difference between the Filipino personality theory and its
Western counterparts is the distinction between “personhood” (pagkatao) and
“personality”.
Enriquez, who coined the term “personhood”, chose the English suffix “hood” to
underpin his psychological reasoning. When this “ ~hood” is added to a root-word, it
draws attention to the state, quality, or condition of this person (or thing). For example,
by entering into “manhood”, a boy acquires the qualities of a man. The concepts formed
with “~hood” are closure seeking. They convey essences that are shared by many. Thus,
“~hood” concepts are deeper, wider, more generic, more complex than those suffixed
with an “~ity”. The “~ity” words point to a personalized or individual domains (i.e. the
repeated act of being generous turns into “generosity”). Such “~ity” words mark
distinctions-- characteristics that separate one person (or thing) from an Other. For
example, “motherhood” is common to many women, while “maternity” singles out one
pregnant woman from a group of others who are not. Pagkatao-- “personhood”-- then,
asserts the shared humanity of a people while “personality” is confined to the individual
viewpoint of an outsider observing an Other.
Filipinos have a strong sense of family and community They are very gregarious
and like to talk and hang out with family and friends. They love to fool around, gossip,
make jokes and tease one another. Rumors spread quickly. Some say Filipinos are happy-
go-lucky people who are often pessimistic about today but always optimistic that
tomorrow will be better. People living in urban areas are more exposed to cosmopolitan
values. They tend to be less traditional and more modern. Those living in rural areas, on
the other hand, still value tradition Even though life appears to be a struggle, many
people are happy with their lives.
“ikaruruwa” o “kararua” ay
palasak sa
iba’t-ibang wikang katutubo
sa Pilipinas-
Tag.kaluluwa;Bk.Hlg.Sl.kalag;
Kpm.kaladua;
Ibg.ikarwa;karurua;Ilk.kararua;
Mar.aroak; Png.kamarerwa;
Ng.kaelwa; Al. Png.kadua.
Sa pag-aaral ni
Manuel, ang mga salitang
“kaluluwa,” “ikaruruwa” o
“inikaduwa” ay
buhat sa salitang “duwa.”
“Two”, dahilan sa dalawa ang
Sa pag-aaral ni
Manuel, ang mga salitang
“kaluluwa,” “ikaruruwa” o
“inikaduwa” ay
buhat sa salitang “duwa.”
“Two”, dahilan sa dalawa ang
kalagayan nito; una ay ang
tambalan
ng kaluluwa at katawan, at ang
pangalawa ay ang pansariling
kalagayan ng kaluluwa.
Sa pag-aaral naman
ni Salazar, ang kaluluwa ay
batis ng buhay at ginhawa.
Ang
Cebuanong salitang
“ginhawa” ay “hininga” ang
salin sa tagalong. Ang mga
Pilipino ay
naniniwala na ang pagkamatay
ng isang tao ay dahilan ng
pagkalagot ng kanyang hininga.
Kung namamatay ang
tao, ang kanyang kaluluwa
ay yumayao o pumapanaw.
Ang
kaluluwa ay kumakalag (Bk.
Hlg. Sl. kalag) sa katawan ng
tao. Sa sementeryo ay madalas
nating Makita na ang
bansag ay “Sumalangit
gampanan pana-panahon ng
mga kamag-anakan ng
yumao. Upang maipatupad
ito, may
lupang ipinamana na ang kita ay
ginugugol sa paghahanda taun-
taon.
Ang pag-alis ng
kaluluwa sa katawan ng tao ay
maaaring pansamantala lamang,
ito’y
siyang nagdudulot ng
pagkaksakit o pagkawala ng
malay o bait.
Puwede ring
maglagalag ang kaluluwa
ay yumayao o pumapanaw.
Ang
kaluluwa ay kumakalag (Bk.
Hlg. Sl. kalag) sa katawan ng
tao. Sa sementeryo ay madalas
nating Makita na ang
bansag ay “Sumalangit
Nawa.” Ang “nawa” sa
Malayo-Polynesia ay
“nawa” sa lumang tagalong na
tumutukoy sa espiritu o
kaluluwa. Kung gayon, ang
tahasang
kahulugan ng SLN ay “ang
nawa, kalag, kaluluwa,
anito, esppiritu, atbp., sana
ay
siyang nagdudulot ng
pagkaksakit o pagkawala ng
malay o bait.
Puwede ring
maglagalag ang kaluluwa
kung natutulog ang tao sa
pamamagitan ng
panaginip o kung ito’y “In a
state of trance” sa pag-awit ng
epiko.
Sa pansamantalang pagkawala
ng kaluluwa sa katawan ng tao,
maaaring ang isang
katawan ay mapasukan ng ibang
kaluluwa. Ang ganitong
phenomenon ay tinaguriang
langkap,
Ayon sa Tesauro ni Panganiban, ang salitang “kaluluwa,” “ikaruruwa” o
“kararua” ay palasak sa iba’t-ibang wikang katutubo sa Pilipinas-
Tag.kaluluwa;Bk.Hlg.Sl.kalag;Kpm.kaladua; Ibg.ikarwa;karurua;Ilk.kararua; Mar.aroak;
Png.kamarerwa; Ng.kaelwa; Al. Png.kadua.
Ang kaluluwa ng tao, kapag pumanaw, ay nagiging anito. Dalawang uri ng anito;
Sa aking hinuha, ang budhi ay hindi kaparis ng konsensiya, may sapantaha akong
ito’y bagong salita sa ating wika at kamalayan. Sa aking palagay, ang lokasyon ng
konsensiya ay malapit sa kaisipan. Ito ang nagtutulak sa paggwa ng mabuti o masama at
nag-uusig kung masama ang nagawa. Ang lokasyon ng budhi, katulad ng
kaluluwa, ay laganap sa buong katauhan ng pagkatao, sa ilalim o kaibuturan.
Tulad ng loob, hindi natin maapuhap o maipuwesto ang mga ito sa parte ng ating
katawan.
kaluluwa (spirit),
budhi (conscience),
katauhang panlabas (external appearance),
& katauhang panloob (innermost being).
KALULUWA
Mabubuti:
- Dios Ama, Dios Ina, Dios Anak, Arkangheles, at Batlayang Banal.
- Birheng Maria, Señor Nazareno, at Sto. Niño na pawang persona g Dios Ina at
Dios Anak.
Mayroon din kinikilala na anito (ancestral siprits), mga bayani ng lahi, mumbaki,
kasamana ang santo at santa ng Kakristianuhan.
Sa Earthly Plain ang tao ay napapaligiran ng iba’t ibang espiritu kagaya ng mga
diwata,tikbalang, engkanto, aswang, satanas, demonyo, malign, nuno sa punso, nuno sa
dagat, mgamanlilipad, tiyanak, duwende, at iba pa.
BUDHI
TATLONG PERSONA
Ang tatlong persona ay naging Dios Ama, Dios Ina at Dios Anak. Naging
bayolohikal angpinag – ugatan ng Santicima Trinidad. Ang dahilan na sila ay persona,
ang bawat persona sakanila ay mayroong katawan at kaluluwa.
KATUTUBONG TEOLOHIYA
• KONSISTORYO
• nag desisiyon sa kung bakit ang Dios Ama, Dios Anak at Dios Ina
Pagkatao at Katauhan
Ang jar o sisidlan na tinutukoy ay ang Manunngul Jar na kilala rin bilang
secondary burial jar. Ibig sabihin, pagkatapos ilibing ang bangkay ng tao, ang buto ay
muling hinuhukay at hinuhugasan saka inilalagay sa loob ng banga.
Sa pamamagitan ng Binary
opposition analysis ang
tambalan ng bahagi n gating
katawan ay ang mga
sumusunod:
Mukha – isipan
Dibdib – puso
Tiyan – bituka
Sa pamamagitan ng Binary opposition analysis ang tambalan ng bahagi n gating
katawan ay ang mga sumusunod:
Mukha – isipan
Dibdib – puso
Tiyan – bituka
Sikmura – atay
LOOB:
• Covar
PAGKATAONG PANLABAS
Ang katawang panlabas ng tao ay binubuo ng iba’t ibang bahagi n gating katawan
mula ulo hanggang talampakan.
>Mukha
1.) NOO
2.) KILAY
3.) MATA
4.) ILONG
5.) PISNGI
6.) LABI
l7.) DIBDIB – ay kaugnay ng mga salitang “damdam” at “dama”. Ang dibdib ang
pandama ng damdamin.
9.) SIKMURA
PAGKATAONG PANLOOB
Ang bahaging panloob n gating katawan ay mayroon ding pagkataong
pagpapakahulugan, gaya ng mga sumusunod:
2.) PUSO
a. Pusong mammon – soft hearted
b. Pusong bata – heart of stone
3.) BITUKA
a. Sala – salabid na bituka – murderous, buhay na punung – puno ng
balakid
b. Halang ang bituka – anti – social
ALEJO’S LOOB
The book of Alejo: Tao Po Tuloy has its own meaning, it describe about: the
Konsepto ng Loob Ang mga Pilipino ay meron pakikiramdam.Tayo ay merong
pakikipag-kapwa tao meron tayong pagkatao.
1. Lakas ng loob
2. Utang na loob
3. Kusang loob
As we all know that Filipinos are well known in a very hospitable way and
entertaining. But here are other list of Filipino personality weakness and its strength:
1. Family orientation
The basic and most important unit of a Filipino's life is the family. Unlike in Western
countries, young Filipinos who turn 18 are not expected to move out of their parents'
home. When a Filipino's parents are old and cannot take care of themselves, they are
cared for in their children's homes and are very rarely brought by their children to Homes
for the Aged. The practice of separating the elderly from the rest of the family, while
common in Western countries, is often looked down upon in Filipino society. Family
lunches with the whole clan with up to 50 people, extending until the line of second
cousins, are not unusual. The Filipino puts a great emphasis on the value of family and
being close to one's family members.
This famous trait is the ability of Filipinos to find humour in everything. It sheds light
on the optimism and positivity of Filipinos in whatever situation they are in so as to
remain determined in going through struggles or challenges. It serves as a coping
technique, the same way a child who has fallen laughs at himself/herself to hide his/her
embarrassment.
Filipinos often have an aversion to a set of standardised rules or procedures; They are
known to follow a "natural clock" or organic sense of time—doing things in the time they
feel is right. They are present-oriented: which means that one attends to a task or
requirement at the time it is needed and does not worry much about future engagements.
This allows the Filipino to adapt and be flexible in doing the tasks at times not bound to a
particular schedule or timeframe. This allows them think on their feet and be creative in
facing whatever challenge or task they have even when it is already right in front of them.
5. Ability to survive
The Filipinos as a people who have been constantly under the rule of numerous
powerful countries has over time, developed a sense of resourcefulness or the ability to
survive with whatever they have. They have the extraordinary ability to make something
out of almost nothing. If a Filipino was given just a screwdriver, plastic bagseut, and
some tape, he would still be able to build a bird tree, especially for the sake of survival,
and provided that he be allowed to hunt for some needed surrounding material.
With resourcefulness comes hard work. Filipinos are very determined and persevering in
accomplishing whatever they set their minds to.
Filipinos over the years have proven time and time again that they are a people with an
industrious attitude. Sadly, this is seen by others as Filipinos being only useful as
domestic helpers, working abroad to help their families in the country. This is also
present in the country’s workforce particularly the farmers. Even with little support,
technological weaknesses and the country’s seasonal typhoons, the Filipino farmer still
strives to earn their daily meal.
7. Hospitality
Foreigners who come to visit the Philippines speak of Filipinos going out of their way
to help them when lost, or the heartwarming generosity of a Filipino family hosting a
visitor in their poverty-stricken home. Meanwhile, most foreigners who attend Filipino
gatherings abroad (which are frequently organized for hundreds of reasons) testify to the
warmth and friendliness of Filipinos as they experience that feeling of “belongingness.”
Indeed, the legendary Filipino hospitality is not limited to the Philippines. It is
everywhere wherever there are Filipinos.
Gender-specific values
In relation to parenthood, bearing male and female children depends on the preferences of
the parents based on the expected roles that each gender would assume once grown up.
Both genders are expected to become responsible members of the family and their
society. Women in the Philippines are expected to become caring and nurturing mothers
for their own children.
Female Filipinos are also expected to lend a hand in household work. They are even
anticipated to offer assistance after being married. On the other hand, Filipino men are
expected to assume the role of becoming the primary source of income and financial
support of his family.
Are the trait terms used by Filipinos comparable to those used by persons inother
cultures?
Overall, yes.
The self is an individual person as the object of its own reflective consciousness.
Since self is a reference by a subject to the same subject, this reference is necessarily
subjective. The sense of having a self—or self-hood—should, however, not be confused
with subjectivity itself. Ostensibly, this sense is directed outward from the subject to refer
inward, back to its "self" (or itself).
The psychology of self is the study of either the cognitive and affective
representation of one's identity or the subject of experience. The earliest formulation of
the self in modern psychology forms the distinction between the self as I, the subjective
knower, and the self as Me, the subject that is known.
Type I
Caharacteristics:
listen to others, approachable, cheers others, easy to get along with. Does not easily got
angry, understands other peoples conditions, friendly to everyone, fun to be with, lots of
friends, support friends and helpful.
Type II
Characteristics:
Sensitive, moody, thinks a lot, problematic, has conflict with external world, afraid of criticism,
expresses dislike for others through words or actions, quiet, does not talk too much, does not
joke a lot, not easy to get along with, says the truth, hot tempered, hides one’s feelings.
Type III
Characteristics:
The expression of one’s inner self is allowed in that area of life wherein one tries to
fulfill one’s goal.
9. Summary
10. Self-test
CHAPTER IV
It was initiated in 1978 and was motivated by several factors such as:
The primary basis for trait identification and item development was an inductive and
empirical approach whereas the final selection depended on the internal consistency of
the items in each subscale.
The PUP consists of 160 items which is in Filipino and with English translations.
141 items of which are organized into 24 trait scales and 2 validity scales. The items may
be rated through a 5-point bipolar scale (Hinding-hindi or definitely no, Hindi or no,
Walang masabi or nothing to say, Totoo or true, and Totoong totoo or
definitely true).
English translations of the scale names seek to measure the following traits and are
clustered in 5 domains:
They further noted that ‘‘the 1970s saw tests developed in creativity,
self-perception, personality and vocational testing, and the 1980s an increased interest
in personality testing, with a number of researchers doing studies on the Filipino
child and the Filipino adolescent. And in the 1990s, tests were eveloped to measure a
wide variety of Filipino characteristics – katalinuhan
[intelligence],pagkarelihiyoso [religiosity], kaasalang-sekswal[sexual behavior],
kakayahang magdala ng tensyon[ability to handle stress], pagkamabahala
[anxiety],kahustuhang emosyonal [emotional stability],kakayahang berbal sa
Filipino [verbal ability in Filipino], Filipino management style, dementia
screening, empathy, and trustworthiness, to name a few’’ (Cipres-Ortega & Guanzon-
Lapeña, 1997 obtain order, meaning and directions for research’’(Torres, 1982, p.
171).1976; Ramos,1977).
The area of Filipino Personality is the richest ground from which local concepts
and values were discovered. Hand and hand with this is indiginazation of psychological
testing in thePhilippines.
Enriquez and his associates developed the Panukat ng Ugali at Pagkatao (PUP)
(Measure of Character and Personality) in 1975. This test utilized dimensions of
personality that are relevant to Filipinos. In the history of Philippine psychological
measurement, Enriquez’s PUP cleary stands out as probably the first instrument that is
culturally sensitive in its assessment of the Filipino personality.
Summary
Self-Test
CHAPTER V
There are at least five basic guiding principles relevant to the use of indigenous
perspective ingeneral, and indigenous research methods inparticular.
3. The welfare of the research participant’s takeprecedence over the data obtained from
them.
Another aspect Filipino personality that was given attention by the Sikolohiyang
Pilipino perspective is the propensity for indirect communication. Part ofour socialization
is being sensitive to non-verbal cues, having concerns for the feelings of others, being
truthful but not at the expense of hurting others feelings.
possess the true spirit or soul of the Filipino are the masses and the poor, who are
often neglected in psychological research in favor of college students in an urban
setting:
a. pagmamasid (looking-around)
From these two, more obtrusive methods may spring and be used which include:
b. pakikisalamuha (interaction)
Kuwentuhan is an occasion for exchange ofinformation, ideas, insights, and opinions also
itis a sharing of beliefs, thoughts, andexperiences.
Pakikipagkwentuhan Method:
Oral (pasalita)
Written (pasulat)
Transmitted (pasalin-salin) through time
Request (paki – paghingi ng pahintulot)
Procedure of pakikipagkwentuhan
Principles of pakikipagkwentuhan:
Pagtatanong-tanong (Pe-Pua)
Pagtatanong-tanong Method
Major Characteristics
– Participatory in nature
– Equality of status
– Appropriate and adaptive
– Integrated with other indigenous methods
Procedure of pagtatanong-tanong;
Principles of pagtatanong-tanong
1. The level of the relationship that exists between the researcher and the informant
significantly influences the quality of data obtained (Santiago-Enriquez
Model).The language of the respondent is used in the conduct of pagtatanong-
tanong.
2. The use of pakikiramdam as ‘feeling for another’(cultural sensitivity), through
this the researcherknows when to ask or avoid questions, interpretsa ‘yes’ for a
‘no’.The equality of status is maintained, as it is adialogue (informant is a kausap
or personspoken with) not an interview.
3. The issue of reliability: consistency of responsecan be checked by repeating the
question in adifferent way.The problem of investigator bias and
datacontamination can be solved by having morethan one person do the
pagtatanong-tanong.
4. Repeated sampling from as many informants aspossible can produce
commonalities of lexicaldomain which can then constitute a
‘construct.’Familiarity with the language, values, culturalnorms, will optimize
accuracy and relevance ofinterpretations.
Paninimbang: damdamin at isipan (sentido komon) ang pinaiiral dito at anuman ang
namasid, nadama, o napakiramdaman ay aangkupan ng tugong-kilos, subalit iniisip ang
kahalagahan at kabutihang maidudulot ng katugunang ito (pagtutumbas).
Summary
CHAPTER VI
Filipino political psychology (Montiel); social cognition (Conaco); peace and conflict
resolution (Sta Maria)
Senator Benigno Aquino's assassination in 1983, and the victorious EDSA (Epifanio De
Los Santos Avenue) People Power Revolution in 1986:
behavioral restraint has often resulted in the reduction of conflicts, greater economic
interactivity, and consequently substantial prosperity.
When understood better, this field plays a vital role among Filipinos since it is
well known that there is already an increasing number of psychological disturbances our
countrymen are suffering from.
Are Filipinos open with this form of treatment? What do they think about this?
There are still areas in the country that are not yet reached by proper authorities to
give even a single shot of a flu vaccine. How can one opt for psychotherapy when they
can barely eat three times daily?
Stereotyping and stigma are also two of the hindrances that pose a great barricade
in consulting problems that need to be addressed. It’s about time to change all these
mentalities and move closer to a better understanding of the benefits one can avail with
improved health care system such as introducing formal psychotherapy in the country.
Nagpatuloy ang ganitong kalakaran hanggang dekada 60 nang unti unti nang napapansin
ng mga Pilipinong iskolar at intelektwal ang mga limitasyon at pagiging di-angkop ng
mga Kanluraninglapit sa sikolohiya.
Students deserve far better than to be only taught traditional social psychology.
Those living in non-Western societies have rich histories and distinct normative systems,
with their own indigenous social issues and patterns of social life. They have their own
distinct needs from social psychology. This volume presents a serious effort to develop
social psychology that is "appropriate" for Philippine society, something called for but
neglected over many decades.
Filipino Social Psychology as the study of how Filipinos think and feel about their
social world and how they interact and influence one another. The scientific study of how
individuals think, feel, and behave in social context. This study shows how distinctive
characteristics of Filipino social psychology include a focus on the individual as well as a
broad perspective on a variety of social contexts and behaviors.
Katangian ng pahiwatig:
Uri ng pahiwatig:
- Pagsasawalang-kibo
- Pagmumukmok at Pagmamaktol
- Pagdadabog
- Parinig
- Paglalambing
- Paglalangis
- Pag-awit
- Pasaring
- Biro
- Kantiyaw
Modern societies share a common value of people helping each other; not only do
volunteer acts assist others, but they also benefit the volunteering individual on a personal
level. Volunteering has the ability to improve the quality of life and health including
longevity of those who donate their time and research has found that older adults will
benefit the most from volunteering. Physical and mental ailments plaguing older adults
can be healed through the simple act of helping others; however, one must be performing
the good deed from a selfless nature. There are barriers that can prevent older adults from
participating in volunteer work, such as socio-economic status, opinions held by others,
and even current health issues. However, these barriers can be overcome so that if one
would like to be involved in volunteer work they can do so. Volunteering improves not
only the communities in which one serves, but also the life of the individual who is
providing help to the community.
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9. Self-Test 37
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