Papers by Rama Charan Tripathi
Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science, Sep 16, 2009
We argue that developing integrative models of psychological phenomenon require dealing simultane... more We argue that developing integrative models of psychological phenomenon require dealing simultaneously with information-theoretic and meaning making processes at the individual and group levels. Attempts to fuse these across levels based on intentionality become difficult because phenomena at the lower level organisms are conceptualized employing concrete systems language, while in case of human and social systems both concrete and abstracted systems concepts are used. Intentionality also needs to be looked at as arising out of the processes of both being and becoming. Fusing of psycho-and socio-logics necessarily requires taking into consideration psychological processes and notions of intentionality and future within cultural contexts in a more holistic manner. It is also argued that both at personal and collective levels, human intentionality operate as bounded intentionality alternating between states of being and becoming. Keywords Intentionality. Bounded intentionality. Shared and collective intentionality. Future directedness. Concrete and abstracted system. Being and becoming Krishnamurti: How shall we start? I would like to ask if humanity has taken a wrong turn. David Bohm: A wrong turn? Well it must have been so, a long time ago, I think. K: That is what I feel. A long time ago….It appears that way-why? You see, as I look at it mankind has always tried to become something. DB: Well possibly. I was struck by something I once read about a man going wrong some five or six thousand years ago, when he began to be able to plunder and take slaves. After that, his main purpose of existence was just to exploit and plunder. K: Yes, but there is the sense of inward becoming. J. Krishnamurti and David Bohm (1992) The Ending of Time, p.9.
Psychology, Development and Social Policy in India, 2013
Education has been seen as a panacea for all evils in the traditional development discourse which... more Education has been seen as a panacea for all evils in the traditional development discourse which in itself has been mostly equated with economic prosperity. This chapter highlights alternative viewpoints of development which put emphasis on subjective well-being and then examines the role education has to play in development as conceptualized traditionally as well as development that includes the idea of Gross National Happiness (GNH) along with GNP. It examines the way education and development indicators and policies (largely determined by the Western culturally embedded international organizations) relate in the Indian context. This is done by highlighting the findings of a research study conducted in 12 Indian villages which look at the relationship between educational development and various indicators of human development. It points out how education may also have certain unintended negative consequences for human development. It is pointed out that the dominant approach of development with its emphasis on enabling and capability development does not consider the context in which a social system functions. Education in its present form remains colonial. It does not “free”, but equips the educated with skills to “oppress and enslave” others. It is argued that there is a need to rethink the nature of education in India that will truly “liberate” and promote building of social capital.
The chapter deals with the historical and contemporary issues which have been overriding the Hind... more The chapter deals with the historical and contemporary issues which have been overriding the Hindu-Muslim ethnic-religion-based relations in the Indian subcontinent. An attempt is made to trace social and psychological roots of recurring ethnic violence, persistent prejudice and discrimination, which characterize the relations between these two communities to evolving road maps for harmony and peace. Strategies and possibilities of improving Hindu-Muslim relations are discussed and policy driven actions are evaluated.
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 1986
Psychology, Development and Social Policy in India, 2013
The chapter deals with the historical and contemporary issues which have been overriding the Hind... more The chapter deals with the historical and contemporary issues which have been overriding the Hindu-Muslim ethnic-religion-based relations in the Indian subcontinent. An attempt is made to trace social and psychological roots of recurring ethnic violence, persistent prejudice and discrimination, which characterize the relations between these two communities to evolving road maps for harmony and peace. Strategies and possibilities of improving Hindu-Muslim relations are discussed and policy-driven actions are evaluated.
Perspectives on Violence and Othering in India, 2015
This paper argues that the process of othering is central to understanding of collective violence... more This paper argues that the process of othering is central to understanding of collective violence in multi-cultural societies. It discusses how construction of the other comes about and feeds into the construction of personal and social identities. We examine purity and ideology as two bases of otherness in the context of Indian society and discuss different types of the other. This paper ends with a discussion of processes and mechanisms that can make un-othering possible in the context of Indian society.
... Individualism and collectivism: Theory, method, and applications. Sinha, Durganand; Tripathi,... more ... Individualism and collectivism: Theory, method, and applications. Sinha, Durganand; Tripathi, Rama Charan. Kim, Uichol (Ed); Triandis, Harry C. (Ed); Kâğitçibaşi, Çiğdem (Ed); Choi, Sang-Chin (Ed); Yoon, Gene (Ed), (1994). ...
suggest that whereas dichotomous conceptualization of self and social phenomena are common in the... more suggest that whereas dichotomous conceptualization of self and social phenomena are common in the West, coexistence of opposites is characteristic of the Indian psyche and culture / review indigenous concepts and literature that support their contention / note that although collectivist values are important in the family setting, in the areas of religion and ethics there is a strong emphasis on the realization of self through self-control and meditation (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Psychology & Developing Societies, 2010
The article discusses the case of the Kol tribal people who have been working as bonded labourers... more The article discusses the case of the Kol tribal people who have been working as bonded labourers in the stone quarries and silica sand mines near Allahabad, India. It analyses the conditions and factors that have been responsible for keeping them bonded for many generations. The article details and discusses a social intervention made by us to ensure sustainable freedom for these bonded tribal. The intervention focused on conscientisation of the public and government departments and also of the larger community. It sought to reduce fear of freedom of the bonded, and attempted to change their agency beliefs. It also focused on developing the binding and bridging components of social capital to improve their inter-personal functioning in order to strengthen the SHGs (self-help groups) which they had formed and also the Federation of the SHGs.
Psychology & Developing Societies, 2010
Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 1984
Journal of Applied Psychology, 1974
Correlations were computed between a manager's least-preferred-coworker (LPC)... more Correlations were computed between a manager's least-preferred-coworker (LPC) score and 17 psychological measures and moderated by subordinates' satisfaction with the manager in 34 offices of a nationwide brokerage firm. Results tend to support the hypothesis that correlations between LPC and the psychological measures should be opposite in direction for high- vs low-satisfaction offices. The hypothesis was directionally confirmed for 11
European Journal of Social Psychology, 1982
The present research is a continuation of other recent studies (Sinha, Jain and Pandey, 1980; Pan... more The present research is a continuation of other recent studies (Sinha, Jain and Pandey, 1980; Pandey, Kakkar, and Bohra, 1982) related to attributions of the causes of poverty. In that study income and ownership of means of production were considered major determinants ...
Culture & Psychology, 2012
ABSTRACT The paper engages with Jahoda's (2012) and Moghaddam's (2012) papers and... more ABSTRACT The paper engages with Jahoda's (2012) and Moghaddam's (2012) papers and examines Jahoda's stand of not seeking to define culture because of the problems posed by the term. It is argued that clarification of a concept can be achieved through systematic analysis of definitions of a term and an acceptable definition can be co-constructed. Definitions are seen important where social policies are to be formulated. Moghaddam's concept of "omniculturalism" is found problematic in addressing issues related to religious fundamentalism as it does not contest the policies and values of neo-liberalism enshrined in globalization. We suggest an alternate twin strategy that will first address problems of structural inequalities and injustice, followed by intergroup dialoguing involving various religious groups to deal with the processes that lead to creation of the other.
1. The present book adopts a social-psychological perspective in studying natural groups, focusin... more 1. The present book adopts a social-psychological perspective in studying natural groups, focusing on relationships between groups that have been living in the same environment for a long period of time. A theoretical model is proposed concentrating on ...
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1985
Hypotheses were tested regarding the effects of subjective current, retrospected, and anticipated... more Hypotheses were tested regarding the effects of subjective current, retrospected, and anticipated person-environment fit on affective and somatic strain and wellbeing. Two-hundred seven university students preparing for annual academic examinations at an Indian university completed self-administered questionnaires measuring parameters of the hypotheses. A distinction was made between cognitive (e.g., meeting demands for intelligence, good memory) and motivational (e.g., being able to muster the effort) fit. Cognitive poor fit had a greater effect on predicting high levels of strain across all time frames but did best in the past and current frames. Motivational poor fit had its greatest effect on strain when poor fit dealt with anticipated or current fit. These findings are discussed in terms of hypotheses, which suggest that the more subjectively uncontrollable a dimension of fit, the more salient it is in the past time frame, whereas the more subjectively controllable the dimension, the more salient it is in the future time frame.
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Papers by Rama Charan Tripathi