W11 The Value of Matauranga, Tikanaga me Whakawhanaungatanga om Psychology Research

Question 1

Definition of Whakawhanungatanga

Answer 1

authentic engagement, kinship ties, genuine
sustainable new and renewed relations

Question 2

what are some important contributions to Tikanga?

Answer 2

• Practice openness.
  
  • Be flexible. .
  • Demonstrate humility.
  • Be sensitive to others.
  • Show a spirit of innovation.
  • Use a sense of humour.
  • Practice positive change or action.

Question 2

what are some things Matauranga encompasses?

Answer 2

• Ethics
• the process of connection - relationships

Question 3

How do we use whakawhangatange?

Answer 3

• Tailor the reach to work best with different groups like younger, old, Maori, and non-Maori.
• to connect with the people participating - Rangatiratanga
• By Maori, for Maori, with Maori
• forming strong relationships

Question 4

what can Tikanga look like in research

Answer 4

• seeing what fits best with the whanau when coming together for meetings
• sharing the ownership of the research with the community that is involved
• build tikanga into the research to create a safe space for the participants

Question 5

what does globalisation look like?

Answer 5

• trading between different countries
• agreements and partnerships between different countries to benefit the economy.

Question 6

what are the characteristics of a market economy

Answer 6

• private property
• freedom of choice
• motivation of self-interest
• competition
• system of markets and prices
• limited government

Question 7

what do Western and psychological system
traditionally relied on?

Answer 7

materialism

Question 8

what does a reliance on materialism lead to?

Answer 8

complex and fragmented systems … e.g., sparse communication and unintended consequences occur.

Question 9

what are the unsustainable factors in these complex systems?

Answer 9

• increased dependence on medication,
• increased resource extraction
• higher burnout rates in the workforce

Question 10

what does an increased workload lead to?

Answer 10

Limits to learn, adapt, grow and evolve.
E.g., a new pill cannot cure cancer.

Question 11

Mātauranga, cultural knowledge

Answer 11

fresh and traditional perspectives

Question 12

Mātauranga & Tikanga, research integration

Answer 12

enhances methodologies

Question 13

Tikanga, research ethics

Answer 13

cultural sensitivity in practice

Question 14

Western systems that address scientific materialism and analytic philosophy.

Answer 14

Propositional (facts and analytics) and
Procedural knowledge (driving a car).

Question 15

Matauranga being practised in research

Answer 15

asking the whānau what research was useful for the
community than a top-down process by the researcher.
* Many iterations of hui were made regarding the design
phases of the research

Question 16

Tikanga being practised in research

Answer 16

• Karakia being said before and after a Hui
• discuss the emphasis of Tikanga with the new
  the material in the longitudinal doctoral study

Question 17

what is the value of cultural knowledge in research?

Answer 17

• cultural significances in research
• enhances research depth
• ethical research practices
• research integrity and respect