Enculturation of Filipino psychology: Mythology and Beliefs An Inductive Analysis in studying Culture of the Filipinos
Objectives Identify what are the Folklore, beliefs in mystical creatures that gives as the sense of richness in our culture Explain each beliefs in scientific manner enable us to see the collaboration of science and culture as a whole Compare and contrast the strength and weaknesses of a Filipino trait Engage in the examination of oneself in which character do we possess Provide better understanding on how and why our values originated
Culture Is a means of society used in responding to nature Makes humans distinct from animals Consists of shared beliefs, behaviors, objects common to the members of particular group or society It renders people’s lives meaningful, a source of identity and self-esteem Material and non material cultures
Characteristics of culture Learned Normative Cumulative Adaptive Diverse
Cultural concepts Symbols refer to things that convey meaning or represent an idea Values are shared ideas, norms and principles providing the standard of society that pertains what is right or wrong. Norms are shared rules of conduct Folkways are norms that may be violated without serious consequence Mores are norms with moral connotation Laws are norms that are legally enacted and enforced
Cultural concepts Enculturation refers to the process by which an individual learns or acquires the important aspects of his or her society Ethnocentrism is the belief that one’s naïve culture is superior to other cultures Xenocentrism is the tendency to consider their culture as inferior to others Cultural relativism which recognizes and accepts cultural differences between societies
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Mythological creatures, demons and monsters In Philippine mythology, a diwata is a type of deity or spirit. The term " diwata " has taken on levels of meaning since its assimilation into the mythology of the pre-colonial Filipinos. It has its origin in the devata beings from Hinduism and Buddhism. In modern times, the term " diwata " is sometimes loosely used to refer to a generic type of beings, much like "elf" or "fairy," or very specific types
Mythological creatures, demons and monsters Kapre is a Philippine mythical creature that could be characterized as a tree giant. It is described as being a tall (7 to 9 ft), big, black, hairy, muscular creature. Kapres are normally described as having a strong smell that would attract human attention. The term kapre comes from the Arabic " kafir " meaning a non-believer in Islam.
Mythological creatures, demons and monsters It is said that the Tiyanak is a creature that pretends to be an innocent baby, crying innocently to attract its unsuspecting victim. Once the victim’s attention is acquired, the Tiyanak does not hesitate to devour him or her. According to folklore, Tiyanaks are babies who died without being baptized, thereby morphing into evil spirits.
Mythological creatures, demons and monsters An Aswang (or Asuwang ) is a shapeshifting monster in Filipino folklore usually possessing a combination of the traits of either a vampire, a ghoul, a warlock/witch, or different species of werebeast , or even all of them together.
Explanation and Findings According to The Aswang Phenomenon , what the people thought was a possession or transformation of a person into the aswang is actually an illness called X-Linked Dystonia Parkinsonism (XDP) Syndrome. The physical manifestation of this disease often happens later in life. It has a high penetrance found almost exclusively in males from the Panay, It is characterized by dystonic movements first typically occurring in the 3rd and 4th decade of life.
Schizophrenia as Delusions are fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence. Hallucinations are perception-like experiences that occur without an external stimulus. They are vivid and clear, with the full force and impact of normal perceptions, and not under voluntary control. Disorganized thinking (formal thought disorder) is typically inferred from the individual's speech. Rarely, speech may be so severely disorganized that it is nearly incomprehensible and resembles receptive aphasia in its linguistic disorganization {incoherence or "word salad")
Schizophrenia Grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behavior may manifest itself in a variety of ways, ranging from childlike "silliness" to unpredictable agitation. Negative symptoms account for a substantial portion of the morbidity associated with schizophrenia but are less prominent in other psychotic disorders
“There are cases where they have resorted to killing themselves… because of the stigma, because of the burden, because of the lack of social support”.
Folk beliefs Folk beliefs , otherwise known as "superstitious beliefs ", form part of a people's value system and culture. They basically reflect the customs, traditions, and mores of a group, which may be based on religious beliefs , opinions, old or popular practices.
Sanib are very much a part of cultural mythology, and occupy an important place in some religions Sanib
Folk beliefs 1. Body Marks A person with a mole on his foot is a born adventurer. A person with a mole on his face will be successful in business. 2. By the Shape of His/Her Body Parts A person with big ears will have a long life. Women with wide hips will bear many children. People with naturally curly hair are moody or ill-tempered.
Folk beliefs If a person bites his tongue, it means someone is thinking of him or talking about him. If a person forgets what he wants to say, it means that the devil snatched his words. A woman who combs her hair with her back facing the door is a sign of infidelity.
Folk beliefs 1. Illness and Disease Going to bed with wet hair leads to blindness and insanity. A wound inflicted on Good Friday will take a long time to heal. 2. Death A lingering black butterfly is a sign that one of your relatives just died. A falling spider that lands on you is an omen that someone close to you will die. Do not form groups of three or thirteen, or one of you will die.
Bayanihan Helpfulness and generosity in times of need ( pakikiramay ); practice of bayanihan or mutual assistance, Filipino hospitality
Close Family Ties Source of personal identity, emotional and material support and One’s main commitment and responsibility Honor and respect given to parents and elders; care given to the children; the generosity towards kin in need, and in great sacrifices one endures for the welfare of the family.
Joy and Humor Laughing at ourselves and the mess we are in is an important coping mechanism. ..playful, sometimes, disrespectful, we laugh at those we love and at those we hate and we make jokes about our good fortune and bad. manifested in the Filipino’s love for socials and celebrations, to laugh even in the most trying of times…. The result is a certain emotional balance, optimism, a healthy disrespect for power and office and the capacity to survive.
Hard Work and Industry We have the capacity for hard work given proper conditions; to raise one’s standard of living and to possess the essentials of a decent life for one’s family We are willing to take the risks with jobs abroad and, while there, to work at two or three jobs. The result is productivity and entrepreneurship for some and survival despite poverty for others.
Faith and Religiosity Filipinos have deep faith in God. Our innate religiosity enables us to comprehend and genuinely accept reality in the context of God’s will and plan. related to bahala na which may be considered positively as a reservoir of psychic energy, a psychological prop on which we can lean during hard times. This pampalakas ng loob allows us to act despite uncertainty.
Weaknesses in the Filipino Character
Lack of Discipline : Filipino Time The Filipino’s lack of discipline is manifests in a casual and relaxed attitude towards time and space which manifests itself in lack of precision and compulsiveness, in poor time management and procrastination. an aversion for following strictly a set of procedures and this results in lack of standardization and quality control.
Colonial Mentality Filipinos have a colonial mentality which is made up of two dimensions: the first is a lack of patriotism or an active awareness, appreciation and love of the Philippines; the second is an actual preference for things foreign.
Kanya-Kanya Syndrome Filipinos have a selfish, self-serving attitude that generates a feeling of envy and competitiveness toward others, particularly one’s peers who seem to have gained some status or prestige. The kanya-kanya syndrome is also evident in the personal ambition and the drive for power and status that is completely insensitive to the common good. Personal and in-group interests reign supreme.