Psychology and the development problem in Southern Africa

Abstract

Although psychology is mainly concerned with the study of the individual, it can also make a valuable contribution to the economic development of communities, as the same complex factors are involved. Several relevant viewpoints of contemporary psychologists are discussed and their implications for development research are indicated. The conclusion is reached that psychologists can make a major contribution by studying personal factors that play a role in development, by therapeutic interventions and as advisory members of research teams.

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Professor, Department of Psychology, Unisa