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Indigenous Psychology and Filipino Identity

Apr 23, 2025

Lecture Notes: Indigenous Psychology and Psikologian Pilipino

Introduction

  • Acknowledgment of traditional landowners, the Aboriginal people.
  • Recognition of PSSP's 45 years of establishment.
  • The speaker's involvement in the first national conference on Psikologian Pilipino.

Key Themes

  • Indigenous Psychology's Position:

    • Disagreement with the perception of Filipino psychology being marginal or peripheral.
    • Highlighting international recognition, particularly in New Zealand and other regions.
  • Academic and Scholarly Development:

    • Importance of curriculum and teacher training in promoting Indigenous psychology.
    • Questioning the need to be mainstream, emphasizing the value of Indigenous perspectives.
    • Focus on continuing relevant work rather than seeking majority approval.

Strategies for Advancement

  • Conferences:

    • Importance of holding and participating in conferences, replaced by webinars when necessary.
  • Publication:

    • Essential for proving the relevance and advancement of Filipino psychology.
    • Mention of the two-volume "Handbook of Filipino Psychology."
  • Inclusivity and Mentoring:

    • Need for inclusivity in regional development and continuous mentoring of new psychologists.

Cross-Indigenization

  • Concept:

    • Promoted by Enriquez, involves sharing and collaboration among Indigenous psychologists globally.
    • Aiming for recognition both within and outside the Philippines.
  • Benefits:

    • International recognition enhances national acknowledgment.
    • Collaboration can lead to a more universal psychology.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to be active in promoting achievements of Indigenous psychology.
  • Importance of claiming recognition on both national and international platforms.