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The Balinese temper, character and personality

Character and personality: International psychological quarterly4 • Published In 1936 • Pages: 120-146

By: Belo, Jane.

Abstract
This article examines the psychological character of the Balinese, based on the author's four years' residence in Bali between 1931-1934. By the term 'temper,' Belo means 'the nature and ways of the people as a whole.' It is the author's assumption that 'temper' is not only based on the way of life but also on the people's conception of it. She discusses personality traits and various cultural factors affecting their development: expression and control of emotions; socialization; child status and activities; social norms and sanctions; attitudes toward space, time, and direction; and tension releasing mechanisms such as dancing, play and celebrations.
Subjects
Personality traits
Ethos
Adjustment processes
Postures
Physiological data
Burden carrying
Travel
Medical therapy
Ethnosociology
Techniques of socialization
Status of adolescents
Etiquette
Social personality
culture
Balinese
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Hesung C. Koh ; 1962; Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
Field Date
1931-1934
Coverage Date
1900-1930
Coverage Place
Bali, Indonesia
Notes
Jane Bello
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
34009089
LCSH
Balinese (Indonesian people)