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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
psychology
Politics and mental health: The position of clinical psychology in South Africa
South African Journal of Psychology, Volume 15, No. 2, Year 1985
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Description
Clinical psychology in South Africa, with few exceptions, has been unresponsive to its socio-political context. Attempts by certain authors to make their work relevant to the South African context are examined. Their adherence to a non-critical, conservative ideology is suggested as a reason for the lack of a more powerful critical focus. It is argued that Apartheid (or the policy of racial segregation) adversely affects the mental well-being of most South Africans through its generation of stress situations unique to this society. It is further argued that clinical psychology cannot claim scientific or moral respectability as long as it continues to take an uncritical position. South African clinical psychologists can begin to remedy this situation through the development of appropriate research and training, as well as public pronouncement through their professional associations. © 1985, South African Psychological Association and the Psychological Institute of the Republic of South Africa. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Dawes, Andrew R.L.
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Statistics
Citations: 134
Authors: 1
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1177/008124638501500202
ISSN:
00812463
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Mental Health
Study Locations
South Africa