Health Inequity and Social Injustice for the Aytas in the Philippines: Critical Psychology in Action

  • Emee Vida Estacio City University
  • David F Marks City University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33043/JSACP.1.1.40-57
Keywords: Critical psychology, Participatory action research, Social action, Material deprivation, Health inequity, Social justice, Indigenous health

Abstract

This article presents an example of a collaborative effort involving health psychologists, NGOs, and the local government that aims to understand health, material deprivation,and social inequity in an indigenous community in Floridablanca, Philippines. It adapts a participatory action research approach and uses literacy and empowerment to address emerging issues.
Published
2007-04-01
How to Cite
Estacio, E. V., & Marks, D. F. (2007). Health Inequity and Social Injustice for the Aytas in the Philippines: Critical Psychology in Action. Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology, 1(1), 40-57. https://doi.org/10.33043/JSACP.1.1.40-57
Issue
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2007): Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, Spring 2007
Section
Articles

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