Indigenous psychology in Africa
Centrality of culture, misunderstandings, and global positioning
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20400478 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Seth Oppong (0000-0003-1977-5538, University of Botswana, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 953-973 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Theory & Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0959-3543 • E-ISSN: 1461-7447 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/09593543221097334 |
| OpenAlex | W4283319784 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 59 |
I present here an assessment of African Psychology (AP) to give insights about how it has been conceptualised and practised thus far as well as what its future holds. I begin with a focus on the centrality of culture and how AP treats the concept of culture. I will then attempt to respond to some concerns often raised by Africa-based psychologists who do not operate in and from a multiracial space about the relevance and legitimacy of AP. Theoretically, multiracial space is conceptualised not to mean the mere presence of people from diverse races in a particular space but also to the uneven distribution of power in spaces such as a country, state, university, or any community of people. Further, I attempt to argue for positioning of AP to contribute to global psychology. I will discuss implications for theory development, practice, curriculum design, and pedagogical practices as well
Centrality · Curriculum · Epistemology · Indigenous · Legitimacy · Pedagogy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · African cultural and philosophical studies · Community Health and Development · Cultural Differences and Values · Psychology · Social Psychology
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Stages of Colonialism in Africa
Backlash against American psychology
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Frequently asked questions about African psychology
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Critical cultural awareness
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| Citations per year | 1.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |