The Field Theoretical Approach to Psychological Research
In: Social research: an international quarterly, Band 17, Heft 1, S. 461
ISSN: 0037-783X
In: Social research: an international quarterly, Band 17, Heft 1, S. 461
ISSN: 0037-783X
In: Race & class: a journal on racism, empire and globalisation, Band 23, Heft 1, S. 25-41
ISSN: 0306-3968
It is claimed that the psychological study of Africa has historically served the colonial drives of Europe & the US, & has militated against the interests of African natives; even the present-day research carried out by Africans trained in European or US educational systems perpetuates the subjugation of Africans in some respects. A review of research rationales shows that implicitly or explicitly, scholars are less concerned with the psychological health of Africans than they are with their own contribution to their own knowledge specialties or with improving the chances for "self-knowledge" among Europeans &/or Americans. The character of psychological testing carried out by the US Agency for International Development in the early 1960s is described, suggesting that research findings became data for use in the economic & political manipulation of Africans. Recommendations for psychological research that serves the social needs of Africans are offered. 50 References. D. Dunseath.
In: American behavioral scientist: ABS, Band 36, Heft Sep/Oct 92
ISSN: 0002-7642
In: Public opinion quarterly: journal of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, Band 57, Heft 2, S. 280-283
ISSN: 0033-362X
In: Izvestija Saratovskogo universiteta: Izvestiya of Saratov University. Serija filosofija, psichologija, pedagogika = Philosophy, psychology, pedagogy, Band 11, Heft 1, S. 89-94
ISSN: 2542-1948
In the present article an analysis of borders diverse kinds and functions applied in psychological concepts and paradigms has been carried out. It has been made clear that a comprehension of borders as a self-valuable source for development ousts metaphorical and topological interpretations of the term. It has been alleged that within the context of social psychology it is righteous to discuss intersubject and intersubjective borders of interaction between I and the Other.
In: Kölner Zeitschrift für Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie: KZfSS, Band 45, Heft 3, S. 589-593
ISSN: 0023-2653
In: American behavioral scientist: ABS, Band 36, Heft 1, S. 102
ISSN: 0002-7642
In: Race & class: a journal for black and third world liberation, Band 23, Heft 1, S. 25-41
ISSN: 1741-3125
In: Public administration review: PAR, Band 36, Heft 3, S. 316
ISSN: 1540-6210
In: Background on world politics, Band 4, Heft 2, S. 88
In: American behavioral scientist: ABS, Band 36, Heft 1, S. 102-113
ISSN: 1552-3381
In: Public opinion quarterly: journal of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, Band 57, Heft 2, S. 280-282
ISSN: 0033-362X
In: Journal for perspectives of economic, political and social integration: journal of mental changes ; the Journal of John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Scientific Society KUL (Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL), Band 21, Heft 1-2, S. 135-154
ISSN: 2300-0945
Abstract
The characteristic direction of psychological and theological interpretations of spirituality is very important. The traditional psychological approach to the spiritual sphere is characterised by reductionism, which consists in reducing spiritual experiences to mental experiences, or even biological processes. The studies in the field of religion psychology led to distinguish between two types of spirituality. The first one is theocentric spirituality, where human being places God in the centre of his interest and life in general. The second type of spirituality is anthropocentric spirituality, focused on human being, his own aspirations, preferences and needs. Both types of spirituality have certain value. Their close characteristics includes sources of inspiration, purpose, presented image of God, as well as understanding of spirituality and manner of realizing spiritual life. In order to distinguish between two types of spirituality, anthropocentric and theocentric, in practice, a proper research method – Range of Theocentric and Anthropocentric Spirituality (SDT – DA) had to be developed. The individuals with theocentric spirituality displayed a higher level of stability and emotional balance, better social adjustment, higher sense of duty and attachment to acceptable social standards, deeper and more satisfactory contacts with other human beings, more trust and openness towards others, as well as higher trust to themselves and to God. Such individuals are better at handling difficulties and have optimistic attitude to life.
In: American behavioral scientist: ABS, Band 25, S. 131-151
ISSN: 0002-7642
In: American behavioral scientist: ABS, Band 25, Heft 2
ISSN: 0002-7642