This series offers insightful explorations into the intersection of the human psyche and cultural influences. It examines how psychological phenomena manifest and are shaped across diverse global contexts. Each volume presents authoritative surveys and updates on pivotal topics from leading scholars at the forefront of cultural, cross-cultural, and indigenous psychology. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human mind within its broader societal and cultural framework.
The author proposes an epistemological strategy to resolve controversial issues in the indigenous psychology (IP) movement. These include the nature of IPs, scientific standards, cultural concepts, philosophy of science, mainstream psychology, generalization of findings, and the isolation and independence of IPs.
Acculturation is the process of group and individual changes in culture and behaviour that result from intercultural contact. This Element presents variations in the meanings of the concept and a survey of empirical work with indigenous, immigrant and ethnocultural peoples around the globe that employed both qualitative and quantitative methods.