THE GAP BETWEEN "TRADITIONAL" AND "WESTERN" VALUES - RAPID SOCIO-CULTURAL CHANGE AND STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH

Authors

  • Ronald M. Wintrob University of Connecticut

Abstract

In order to clarify the data on inter-generational and identity conflict of Cree and Liberian students experiencing conditions of rapid socio-cultural change, comparisons will be drawn along three parameters: 1) attitudes toward education, 2) the influence of beliefs in witchcraft and spirit possession, and 3) defence mechanisms employed to cope with role conflict. Finally, the question of resolution of identity conflict is considered and hypotheses formulated for further study.

Author Biography

Ronald M. Wintrob, University of Connecticut

Ronald M. Wintrob, M.D., formerly of McGill, is now Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Psychiatry) at the University of Connecticut.

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Published

1970-04-01

How to Cite

Wintrob, R. M. (1970). THE GAP BETWEEN "TRADITIONAL" AND "WESTERN" VALUES - RAPID SOCIO-CULTURAL CHANGE AND STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH. McGill Journal of Education / Revue Des Sciences De l’éducation De McGill, 5(001). Retrieved from https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/6742

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Vol. 5 No. 001 (1970)

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