Filipino Psychology Overview

The study of the mind and behavior of Filipinos, taking into account their unique cultural and historical context.

The pioneering figure who established the field of Filipino Psychology, focusing on its unique cultural aspects.

Enriquez returned to the Philippines in the 1970s with a PhD in Social Psychology and started exploring the cultural roots of Filipino psychology.

Enriquez and his team worked on identifying indigenous concepts and approaches in Philippine psychology. They studied Filipino values and beliefs.

The research led to the development of Panukat ng Ugal at Pagkatao, a locally developed personality test that reflects Filipino characteristics.

Enriquez organized the first national conference on Filipino psychology, formally articulating the concepts and ideas of this field.

Enriquez founded the Philippine Psychology Research House (PPRH), which later became the Philippine Psychology Research and Training House (PPRTH).

The Philippine Psychology Research and Training House houses over 10,000 references on Filipino Psychology, promoting the study and understanding of this field.

The study of the mind ('diwa') as understood from a Filipino perspective, focusing on the essence of Filipino thoughts, experiences, and culture.

This refers to applying existing concepts, methods, theories, and measurements of Western psychology by simply translating them into Filipino.

This approach seeks to discover the indigenous psychology within Filipino culture itself, rather than simply adapting Western models.

This emphasizes understanding the nuances of the Filipino language, exploring historical and socio-cultural realities, and deciphering Filipino characteristics from a native perspective.

Sikolohiyang Pilipino aims to foster a sense of national identity and consciousness among Filipinos, emphasizing social involvement and incorporating cultural and linguistic understanding.

Sikolohiyang Pilipino focuses on the application of psychological concepts to various aspects of Filipino life, such as health, agriculture, art, media, and religion.

In the early days of Philippine colonization, education and psychology were largely dominated by Western perspectives and methods due to Spanish and American influence.

While dissatisfaction with Western-centric psychology was growing in the 1960s, there was a lack of a concerted effort to challenge the traditional approach to studying psychology.

The study of the Filipino mind and behavior from a distinctly Filipino perspective, aiming to understand the unique experiences and cultural influences on Filipinos.

A renowned Filipino psychologist known for his contributions to the field of Sikolohiyang Pilipino, advocating for a Filipino-centered understanding of psychology.

Enriquez's research and work focused on deepening our understanding of the Filipino psyche, culture, and society. This field explores themes like Filipino values, identity, and societal influences.

Enriquez's research encompassed topics such as Filipino values, personality, language, and politics exploring the cultural and societal nuances that shape the Filipino psyche.

Enriquez emphasized incorporating Filipino language and cultural expressions into psychology, recognizing their importance in understanding the Filipino mind.

Enriquez's legacy includes establishing a research center at the University of the Philippines (UP) dedicated to furthering the field of Filipino Psychology.

Enriquez's contributions went beyond UP, as he shared his knowledge and expertise in Filipino Psychology with other institutions both in the Philippines and internationally.

Enriquez received several awards recognizing his contributions to Filipino Psychology, highlighting the significance of his work in establishing this field.