KAPWA: A Core

KAPWA:in
A Core
Concept
Filipino
Concept in
Psychology
Filipino Social
Psychology

Virgilio Enriquez
Born:

November 24,
1942 in Santol,
Balagtas,
Bulacan
Father of
Filipino
Psychology
Died on

Pakikipagkapwa (shared
identity)
Definition:

This idea of shared

self opens up the
heart-doors of the I to
include the Other.
Here, it is not
important if you are
rich or poor, or status
in society. People are
just people in spite of
their age, clothes,
diplomas, color or
affiliations.

Concept of Pakikipagkapwa
1. Strangers
2.
Acquaintances
3. Peers
4. Friend
5. Best friend
6. Soul mate,
Lover

Kapwa
The unity of the one-of-us-andthe-other, according to Virgilio
Enriquez who declared the
concept as a Filipino core value.
Kapwa, meaning togetherness,
is the core construct of Filipino
Psychology.

2 Categories of Kapwa
1. Ibang Tao (outsider)
. 5 domains:

a. Pakikitungo: civility
b. Pakikisalamuha: act of mixing
c. Pakikilahok: act of joining
d. Pakikibagay: conformity
e. Pakikisama: being united with
the group

2 Categories of Kapwa
2. Hindi Ibang Tao (one-of-us)
3 domains:
a. Pakikipagpalagayang-loob:
act of mutual trust
b. Pakikisangkot: act of joining
others
c. Pakikipagkaisa: being one
with others.

Pakikiramdam: A Pivotal Value

Definition:

Filipinos use damdam,

or the inner perception
of others emotions, as
a basic tool to guide
his dealings with other
people. It
characterizes Filipino
emotion. Enriquez
named this emotional
quality shared
perception.

Kapwa: Core Value of

Philippine Value
As a general description, the distinct
value system of Philippine people
can be summarized and summed up
into having dominant characteristics
of moderation or having just enough
or being sufficient, having the family
as the center and priority in life,
trust in God, nationalistic traditions
of independence,

cooperation and unity, charity,

heroism, group participation,
friendship and companionship, sense
of justice and equality, concept of
human dignity and human rights, nonviolence, historical awakening,
environmental consciousness, and the
emergence of empowered people and
nation. Filipinos are known to be
hospitable.

Pakikisama/Pakikipagkapwa
To Filipinos, pakikisama is a
very important trait.
Pakikisama is the ability of a
person to get along with others
to maintain good and harmonious
relationships. It implies
camaraderie and togetherness in
a group and the cause of ones
being socially accepted.

Pakikisama/Pakikipagkapwa
Pakikisama requires someone
yielding to group opinion,
pressuring him to do what he can
for the advancement of his
group, sacrificing individual
welfare for the general welfare.

Pakikisama/Pakikipagkapwa
One good aspect of pakikisama

exists within close family kinship

and is interpreted as helping
each other. Pakikisama is defined
as an apathy towards others with
the readiness to help.

The end..

Reporters:
Diana
Bucacao

Lhea Sajonia

Aireen Sinong