The ‘Sikolohiyang Pilipino’: Kahulugan, Halaga, Layunin, at Kasaysayan

SIKOLOHIYANG PILIPINO (also called ‘Filipino Psychology’ or ‘Indigenous Filipino Psychology’) is a psychology of, about, and for Philippine peoples. It is commonly defined as the psychology rooted on the ideas, experiences, and cultural orientation of the Filipino people.

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Filipino Moral Character: Pros and Cons

Filipino cultural morality, especially that which concerns social ethics, centers on ideally having a “smooth interpersonal relationship” (SIR) with others. The definition of “smooth interpersonal relationship” in Philippine culture is principally supported by and anchored on at least six basic Filipino values: the concepts of (1) ‘pakikisama,’ (2) ‘hiya,’ (3) ‘amor propio,’ (4) ‘utang na loob,’ (5) Filipino hospitality, and (6) respect for elders.

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