Date of Publication

11-2022

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Advisor

Ron R. Resurreccion

Defense Panel Chair

Karmia A. Pakingan

Defense Panel Member

Karmia A. Pakingan

Abstract/Summary

Kapwa, a core concept in Filipino Psychology, refers to the shared identity that one has with the other human being. The concept, however, is mostly directed towards human beings and not nature despite Filipino culture being deeply-rooted in the natural world. As such, this study aimed to extend the scope of kapwa to nature and explored how Filipinos manifest pakikipagkapwa with nature. We conducted a qualitative study using a Filipino indigenous research method called pagtatanong-tanong. Upon gathering eight informants through chain referrals, we discovered that Filipinos exhibit pakikipagkapwa with nature in various ways. The themes found are pakikisangkot sa kalikasan (getting involved with nature), pagbawi (compensating for nature), pakikibaka (resisting for nature), paggalang (respecting), pakikihalubilo (assimilating with nature), pakikipag-ugnay (interconnecting), pagsasatao (personifying nature), pagsasabuhay ng mga pamahiing pangkalikasan (adhering to nature-related superstitions), pakikidama (feeling on behalf of nature), and pakikiisa sa kalikasan (oneness with nature). The implications of such findings were discussed in detail.

Abstract Format

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Language

English

Physical Description

87 leaves

Keywords

Psychology--Philippines; Nature

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12-14-2022

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