PublicationsResearchSouth African PsychologyPsychology and the Community: Issues to Consider in a Changing South AfricaThis paper examines the structural and social base of mainstream psychology and argues that rather than abandon it, a process of professional introspection and structural modification is required. The development of "community", or "culture-specific" practice is criticised, as is the need to be apologetic for professional expertise. Instead, issues of accountability and relevance are addressed and recommendations are made regarding the future of South African psychology. Read More Lloyd Vogelman, Adrian Perkel and Anna StrebelMarch 11, 1992
PublicationsResearchPolitical Violence, South African PsychologyThe Indirect Effects of Political Violence on Children: Does Violence Beget Violence?This paper addresses itself to the concerns that have been voiced about the effect of years of exposure to high levels of political violence on South Africa's children. It responds to evidence that exposure to violence causes short-term psychological suffering and concerns that it may have more fundamental consequences for their psychological development and future behaviour. Read More Kerry GibsonFebruary 3, 1991
PublicationsResearchSouth African Psychology, Trauma and TransitionPsychology, Mental Health Care and the Future: Is Appropriate Transformation in a Future South Africa Possible?The last few years of South African psychology have seen increasing debate about the link between psychology, politics and apartheid. The debate has primarily revolved around whether one can practice psychology and avoid politics. The purpose of this paper is not to further engage in this debate but to look beyond it, and isolate those factors which may inhibit the transformation of psychology and mental health in a future post-apartheid South Africa, particularly if a policy of nationalisation is adopted. Read More Lloyd VogelmanFebruary 11, 1990
PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, South African PsychologyGrowing Up in Violent Situations: The South African SituationThe author discusses the topic of growing up in violent situations from a number of perspectives. Firstly, she gives a psychological perspective to the notion of resilience, invulnerability or stress resistance, as she thinks that the psychological factors form a crucial base from which to consider long term sequelae and plan ways of intervention and prevention. In order to place the South African situation in a context she looks at some of the descriptions of the traditionally described stressors of childhood, and then considers the more extreme stresses. Finally, she presents some of the research and ideas that are being formulated about the South African situation. Read More Diana ShmuklerFebruary 3, 1989
