Bridging Forward to African/Black Psychology

Nobles, Wade W.; Cooper, Saths

doi:10.1177/0095798413480675

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“…This becomes even more problematic when considering that only 26 of victims included in the current investigation solicited psychosocial health care. Another contributing factor in accessing psychosocial services is that psychology and psychological services in general are still perceived as largely Eurocentric and discounting of unique African epistemic traditions (Nobles & Cooper, 2013). As a result, Black Africans are less likely to solicit psychosocial health care, leaving them at risk for enhanced emotional consequences.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Emotional consequences of hate incidents: experiences of a South African cohort

Marais

Nel

Govender

2021

South African Journal of Psychology

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The consequences of hate incidents are far greater than transgressions without an underlying bias motive. The powerful emotional and psychological effect observed in victims of hate rests in the perpetrator attacking the identity or an unchangeable characteristic of a victim. Within South Africa, these effects are compounded by the country’s legacy of discrimination and oppression; thus, the potential consequences of hate victimisation within this context extend beyond the emotional. This justifies differential retributive and restorative measures following such incidents; however, legislative and policy frameworks to respond to hate victimisation are only in the beginning stages. The scarcity of empirical research on hate incidents and their consequences in South Africa renders this investigation the first of its kind. The researchers aimed to determine the demographic and situational variables that put individuals at a higher risk for experiencing emotional consequences as a result of hate victimisation. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression modelling were used to analyse data ( n = 409, Mean Age = 31.5). Results indicate a higher vulnerability of emotional consequences if a victim is exposed to economic consequences, if the offender is known to the victim, and if the victim identifies as Black African. Sex and type of incident (hate crimes, hate speech, and intentional unfair discrimination) showed no significant relationship with emotional consequences. The results enable greater insight into victim experiences of emotional consequences and motivate prioritising psychosocial health care, targeted interventions, and relevant legislative and policy frameworks for victims and communities affected by hate incidents.

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“…As a result, Black Africans are less likely to solicit psychosocial health care, leaving them at risk for enhanced emotional consequences. Thus, there is a need for decolonisation of health care provision, specifically psychosocial health care, and increased Afrocentric theorising in this space (Nobles & Cooper, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

Emotional consequences of hate incidents: experiences of a South African cohort

Marais

Nel

Govender

2021

South African Journal of Psychology

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“…After all, most African-descents in the diaspora were born and raised in the ambient culture, how do they then connect with those on the continent? In addition to Nobles and Cooper's (2013) answer to Hegel mentioned earlier, Asante (1984) had also suggested an answer to that question in the following quote:…”

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confidence: 92%

A Critical Analysis of African-Centered Psychology: From Ism to Praxis

Ebede-Ndi

2016

IJTS

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The purpose of this article is to critically evaluate what is perceived as shortcomings in the scholarly field of African-centered psychology and mode of transcendence, specifically in terms of the existence of an African identity. A great number of scholars advocate a total embrace of a universal African identity that unites Africans in the diaspora and those on the continent and that can be used as a remedy to a Eurocentric domination of psychology at the detriment of Black communities' specific needs. Another group of scholars argue for a relative African identity, emphasizing diversity and differences among African people both on the continent and in the diaspora. Considering that the earlier works in the field focused on laying its ideological foundation, this paper suggests that African-centered psychology and mode of transcendence should: (a) move beyond discussions on ideologies and identities, (b) concentrate on developing practical applications of its guiding principles, and (c) reclaim the relevance of an African history, memory, and past. In other words, having reclaimed African history, memory, and past, African-centered psychology can move away from ism and advance toward more praxis..

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“…Like the ways European philosophy contributed to European/ White psychology, Dr. Nobles (1972) believes that African philosophy contributes to African/Black psychology. Central to his description of African philosophy is ethos, which he characterizes as a "spiritual disposition" and "collective consciousness."…”

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Contributions of African-centered (Africentric) psychology: A call for inclusion in APA-accredited graduate psychology program curriculum.

Awosogba¹,

Jackson²,

Onwong’a³

et al. 2023

American Psychologist

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Over the past few years, there has been increased visibility of, and attention paid to, enduring issues such as racial discrimination toward Black Americans. Black psychologists have been called upon to explain various race-related mental health issues to the public, as well as their colleagues and students. Discussions about how to heal from persistent, intergenerational, oppressive attacks on the African psyche are important, but the theories and treatments in which most practitioners are trained and considered "best practices" are Eurocentric in nature. Africancentered (or Africentric) psychology is a well-established school of thought, predating the philosophies often discussed in Western/American psychology's History and Systems curriculum, that provides an authentic understanding of the psychology of people of African descent from an African perspective. In this article, we present the historical contention about the lack of inclusion of an African perspective in conceptualizing and addressing the psychological needs of people of African descent, provide an overview of African-centered psychology including its underlying worldview and philosophy, development, and key contributors, and advocate for the inclusion of Africentric psychology in APA-accredited psychology graduate programs.

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Bridging Forward to African/Black Psychology

Cited by 15 publications

References 4 publications

Emotional consequences of hate incidents: experiences of a South African cohort

Emotional consequences of hate incidents: experiences of a South African cohort

A Critical Analysis of African-Centered Psychology: From Ism to Praxis

Contributions of African-centered (Africentric) psychology: A call for inclusion in APA-accredited graduate psychology program curriculum.

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