African Social Development (Interdisciplinary -

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Comparative Psychological Perspectives in African Ecologies: A South African Focus

Kgosiwe Motsa, Nelson Mandela University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18737629
Published: January 26, 2001

Abstract

Comparative psychology studies have explored human behaviour in diverse ecological contexts globally, but few focus on African ecologies specifically. A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with a sample of participants representing various ethnic groups across South Africa. Participants exhibited distinct behavioural patterns influenced by their specific ecological niches, particularly in resource management strategies. The findings highlight the importance of considering local ecologies in psychological research to better understand human behaviour. Future studies should incorporate a broader range of cultural and ecological factors into their comparative analyses.

How to Cite

Kgosiwe Motsa (2001). Comparative Psychological Perspectives in African Ecologies: A South African Focus. African Social Development (Interdisciplinary -, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18737629

Keywords

African ecologiesComparative psychologyEthologyHuman ecologyMethodological approachesSocial cognitionCultural psychology

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