Balinese Society Viewed through Psychology

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This paper uses two differing psychological theories to examine Balinese culture. Balinese society is examined through the lens of both holistic psychology and cross-cultural psychology. The author contends that by applying these two differing theories, the usefulness of each approach can be determined.

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"The purpose of this study is to provide useful and functional definitions of both holistic psychology and cross-cultural psychology through an examination of Balinese culture. By specifically applying both of these psychological theories to a specific culture, in this case that of Bali, it will be more evident the usefulness of each approach. Though considered by many to be non-mainstream forms of psychological investigation, in fact both of these conceptual frameworks have significant contributions to make to the study of human psychology and behavior. The following exposition will be built on the critical stance that both holistic psychology and cross-cultural psychology, despite existing misgivings in the academic community, are important theoretical tools for the 21st century psychologist. Both in a theoretical and practical sense, these approaches to the study of human behavior have much to offer."

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