Challenges with Indigenization of Psychology in Nigeria

Challenges with Indigenization of Psychology in Nigeria

Psychology as a field of study practically came into existence when Wilhem Wundt declared himself a psychologist and established the first psychology laboratory ever in 1879. There and then psychology concepts, goals, epistemologies, theories, and treatment strategies were clearly identified and defined from Euro-American perspectives. This western concept of psychology was transplanted to...
 
Published at European Journal of Scientific Research
Volume 109
Issue 2
Pages 232-240
Published in 2013
 
 
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Abiodun .M. Gesinde and Oluwafunto .J. Sanu
Gesinde Abiodun » Abiodu Gesinde is a Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Ibadan with Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology. He commenced his academic sojourn with the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State as an assistant lecturer and rose to the position of principal lecturer. He has... view full profile
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