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What is a characteristic of indigenous psychology as defined in the content?
Which aspect signifies someone as part of the indigenous population according to Martinez Cobo?
What signifies the process of Indigenisation?
Which of the following correctly describes the first type of indigenous psychology mentioned?
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According to the content, which feature characterizes indigenous people's lives?
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What is identified as a stage of Indigenisation?
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What is the hybrid approach in Enriquez's indigenisation perspective?
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What does the 'ETIC' approach in indigenisation imply?
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What does the term 'self-awareness' refer to?
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Which aspect best describes the difference between independent and interdependent self-construal?
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How do Indigenous Australians perceive their connection to the environment?
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What does 'chronicity' refer to in self-description?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interdependent self-construal?
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How do collectivist cultures usually define the self, according to self-construal theory?
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What key aspect is typically included in the holistic definition of Aboriginal health and wellbeing?
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What was the primary finding of Hamilton and Biehal's study on self-construal?
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Which of the following describes the results of Mandel's 2003 self-construal study?
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What impact did colonization have on indigenous cultures?
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Study Notes
Indigenous Psychology
- Focuses on culturally defined perspectives relevant to indigenous people, their values, and knowledge.
- Aims to understand indigenous experiences within their context.
- Two main types:
- Broader Indigenous Psychology applies to all residents of a country, often with a longer history.
- Traditional Indigenous Psychology focuses on the original inhabitants of a land, with shorter or non-existent histories.
Indigenous Peoples' Characteristics
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Martinez Cobo (1986) defined the characteristics of indigenous peoples:
- Historical continuity with pre-colonial societies.
- Distinctiveness from other sectors of society.
- Non-dominant position within society.
- Commitment to preserving and transmitting their culture.
- Deep connection to their ancestral lands and territories.
- Unique cultural patterns, social institutions, and legal systems.
Indigenisation
- The process of developing indigenous psychology, adapting knowledge and practices to local contexts.
- Stages of Indigenization:
- Acknowledging the limitations of Western theories.
- Adapting Western theories to local realities.
- Developing indigenous concepts and methods.
- Creating a self-perpetuating discipline independent of Western psychology.
Enriquez's Two Types of Indigenization
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ETIC/ Without
- Adapted versions of Western theories using indigenous language and context.
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EMIC/ Within
- Theories derived from indigenous cultures.
- Highlights what is missing from outsider perspectives.
- Creates new theories.
Indigenous Cosmology
- Origin narratives that explain the universe and our place within it.
- Explores questions of identity, purpose, and destiny.
- Different examples:
- Filipino: Rooted in Ethnic Psychology.
- Taiwanese: Influenced by Chinese history, culture, and language.
- Indian: Intertwined with Hinduism and folklore practices.
Indigenous Australians' Cosmology
- Deep connection between humans, nature, and the spiritual realm.
- Focus on social, religious, and spiritual activities.
- Emphasis on belonging and interconnectedness to land and ancestors.
- Each person has a defined role and responsibility within their community.
Colonization and its Impact
- Destroys indigenous cultures.
- Disrupts traditional ways of life.
- Marginalizes indigenous people.
- Impacts Indigenous Australian Culture:
- Colonization destroyed indigenous cultures.
- Government policies and practices impacted indigenous life.
- Indigenous Australians gained citizenship in 1967.
The Self
- Self-awareness: The act of thinking about ourselves.
- Self-concept: Our knowledge of who we are.
- Chronicity: Defining ourselves in ways that set us apart from others.
Two Types of Self-Construal
- Independent: Defining self through personal traits and valuing independence.
- Interdependent: Defining self through relationships and group memberships, valuing harmony.
Two Types of Interdependent Self-Construal
- Relational: Self-view incorporates close relationships.
- Collective: Self-view incorporates membership in a large group.
Self-Construal Studies
- Singelis (1994): Studied self-construal in Hawaiian students using the Self-Construal Scale.
- Hamilton & Biehal (2005): Examined the influence of self-construal on risk-taking behavior in advertising.
- Mandel (2003): Studied the effects of priming independence or interdependence on risk taking in different scenarios.
Indigenous Australians' Self-Concept
- Holistic approach to health and well-being.
- Encompasses the individual, family, community, land, ancestors, and spiritual existence.
- Challenges Western ideas of the self.
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Description
Explore the principles of Indigenous Psychology, focusing on the culturally defined perspectives and values of indigenous peoples. Delve into topics such as the characteristics of indigenous peoples and the indigenisation process. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how context shapes indigenous experiences.
