Psychology and the Problems of Developing Countries: A General Overview

Sinha, Durganand

doi:10.1111/j.1464-0597.1973.tb00284.x

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“…need for moves towards &dquo;Islamisation&dquo; and &dquo;sinification&dquo; respectively (Moghni, 1987;Hsu, 1987), even more vocal in this. respect have been psychologists from India and the Philippines, both countries with a long history of domination by colonial powers (Sinha, 1965(Sinha, , 1973(Sinha, , 1981(Sinha, , 1983(Sinha, , 1986(Sinha, , 1987Nandy, 1974;Enriquez, 1987). Resentment of the effects of intellectual imperialism and recognition of the existence of indigenous local systems of knowledge are bracketed in their declarations.…”

Section: Psychology In Asiamentioning

confidence: 98%

Psychologising Asia or Asianising Psychology: A New Prescription for Dr. Watson?

Turtle

1989

Psychology and Developing Societies

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Discussion of the role of modern psychology in the developing world has prompted commentators from both east and west to urge the establishment of a branch of psychology devoted to the examination of fundamental theoretical issues. Such a discussion should both inform and be informed by an historical analysis of the spread of western psychology in Asian countries. The historiography of psychology, itself a rapidly expanding field in the west, would likewise benefit from an extension of its present scope to include the history of the relationship between the spread of psychology and colonialism, and that between traditional Asian and western (whether traditional or modern) psychological concepts, and from adopting the fresh perspective on the perennial questions of the basic truth structure in psychological science to which such an enlargement of scope will lead.

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Section: Psychology In Asiamentioning

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Psychologising Asia or Asianising Psychology: A New Prescription for Dr. Watson?

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1989

Psychology and Developing Societies

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“…Because of unidirectional economic and intellectual sponsorship, the policy of cooperative cross-cultural research proved useful neither for developing nations nor for the 'organic' development of social psychology in those countries (Tajfel, 1968). 3 Consequently, by the 1970s appeals for 'social relevance' had taken root among psychologists in Western Europe (Israel & Tajfel, 1972), Latin America (Martín-Bar o, 1996), Asia (D. Sinha, 1973) and Africa (Abdi, 1975). Driven by political crises and a push for internationalization that resembled "intellectual imperialism" (Moscovici & Markova, 2006, p. 186), a situation arose in which a debate begun by American psychologists had taken on intercontinental proportions (Moghaddam, 1987).…”

Section: 'Social Relevance' and Social Psychologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding ‘relevance’ in psychology

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2014

New Ideas in Psychology

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“…In his thought-provoking treatment of the role which psychology may play in developing countries, these two opposing positions are referred to by Sinha (1973) as research for prestige on the one hand, and research for policy on the other. While Sinha appears to support the need for rapid social and technological change, it is clear that he is sensitive to the problems that are associated with this type of development in which 'temporal compression' is such a strong feature.…”

Section: Relevance In Psychologymentioning

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“…As one who has come out in support of social relevance, I find Sinha's statement to the effect that research interest ought to be focused on 'understanding the factors that facilitate constructive change, and ways to minimize the coercive, destructive, and psychologically disabling consequences of rapid social change' (1973, p. 6) entirely consonant with my own views. Sinha (1973) identified nine major areas of concern for relevant research in India. These were (1) problems of modernization, (2) motivation and economic development, (3) socialization processes and the national character, (4) communication and the diffusion of innovations, (5) leadership, (6) education and creativity, (7) changes in social structure, caste, and problems of prejudice and national identity, (8) youth unrest and identity, and (9) the adoption of psychological technology.…”

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Leporello is on his Knees. In Search of Relevance in South African Psychology

Mauer

1987

South African Journal of Psychology

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By making use of a metaphor derived from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni, the author indicates that there are many opportunities for psychologists in South Africa to become involved in some of the burning issues of the day, and that there is a great need for research investment in appropriate areas related to the societal problems that exist in the country. He expresses his concern about the possibility that psychology may become trivialized if the approach adopted becomes excessively academic. The issue of relevance in psychology is addressed in some detail, and he illustrates his concern and draws attention to priorities by means of examples related to policy, peace and international issues, the psychological impact of new technology, crime and violence, disability, and health delivery.Deur middel van 'n metafoor wat ontleen word aan Mozart se opera Don Giovanni dui die skrywer aan dat baie geleenthede vir sielkundiges bestaan om betrokke te raak by die kritieke probleme van die dag in Suid-Afrika en ook dat die behoefte bestaan vir aansienlike betrokkenheid by navorsing in toepaslike gebiede wat verband hou met hedendaagse samelewingsprobleme. Hy spreek sy kommer uit dat daar 'n moontlikheid bestaan dat sielkunde, as gevolg van 'n oormatige akademiese inslag, getrivialiseer sal word. Die skrywer spreek die kwessie van relevansie in die sielkunde in redelike detail aan. Hy dui sy besorgdheid hieroor aan en vestig aandag op prioriteite deur gebruik te rnaak van voorbeelde wat verband hou met beleid, vrede en internasionale sake, die sielkundige irnpak van nuwe tegnologie, misdaad en geweld, gestremdheid, en die voorsiening van gesondheidsdienste.Although the main title may, at first glance, appear obscure, I hope to be able to demonstrate that it is not merely quirky, but is a metaphor that is both powerful and fruitful, and which is highly relevant to the situation regarding psychology in South Africa at present.Once I have dealt with the metaphor, I shall touch upon the current situation in the country, refer to the question of relevance in research, and particularly in psychological research in South Africa at this stage of our history. The main thrust is, however, related to what I regard as some of the priority areas for research in psychology if the discipline is not to become so trivialized that it will be judged as a mere oddity by the social historians of a future age.

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Psychology and the Problems of Developing Countries: A General Overview

Cited by 18 publications

References 33 publications

Psychologising Asia or Asianising Psychology: A New Prescription for Dr. Watson?

Psychologising Asia or Asianising Psychology: A New Prescription for Dr. Watson?

Understanding ‘relevance’ in psychology

Leporello is on his Knees. In Search of Relevance in South African Psychology

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