Contemporary psychology in Mexico

The rapid expansion of psychology in Mexico since the 1940s is chronicled. Though there continues to be a high desertion rate & low % of those actually obtaining degrees, it is argued that contemporary Mexican psychology is nonetheless developing into an original discipline exhibiting a critical...

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Published in:Annual review of psychology 1984, Vol.35 (1), p.83-112
Main Author: DIAZ-GUERRERO, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Education/Educational/Educator/ Educators/ Educationally
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
Mexico/Mexican/Mexicans
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychology/Psychological/ Psychologically/ Psychologism
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Summary:The rapid expansion of psychology in Mexico since the 1940s is chronicled. Though there continues to be a high desertion rate & low % of those actually obtaining degrees, it is argued that contemporary Mexican psychology is nonetheless developing into an original discipline exhibiting a critical awareness of its historical background & an insistence on applied research that is increasingly interdisciplinary & socially conscious. Detailed examination of the educational & training requirements is provided & compared to those of other countries. Current research being conducted by psychologists in more than thirteen subspecialties of the field are highlighted. Research, however, continues to be largely unsystematic & plagued by financial constraints. Suggestion is made for psychologists in industrial nations to engage in collaborative research efforts with their Mexican colleagues; an annual review of psychology in Mexico would increase worldwide awareness of current developments. 194 References. K. Hyatt
ISSN:0066-4308
1545-2085
DOI:10.1146/annurev.ps.35.020184.000503