Book

Hawaiian life style: some qualitative considerations

studies in a hawaiian community : na makamaka o nanakuli • (1) • Published In 1968 • Pages: 10-16

By: Gallimore, Ronald, Howard, Alan.

Abstract

This article is a chapter in 'Studies in a Hawaiian Community' (see documents, nos. 7, 18-27), in which the authors make some general points about Hawaiian culture. First, it is a people-centered and affiliative-oriented culture in which people honor commitment to friends and seek good fellowship above any personal gain. Hawaiians avoid interpersonal conflict and are indifferent to status considerations that might set someone apart. They also avoid public failure, ridicule, shame, and recognition. The authors examine both childrearing practices and past history to better understand how these values developed. The implication borne out by the full study is that these values impact on how Hawaiians act in the educational, health, and welfare systems.

HRAF PubDate

2003

Region

Oceania

Sub Region

Polynesia

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Types

Psychologist

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2002

Field Date

1965-1968

Coverage Date

1778-1968

Coverage Place

Oahu, Hawaii, United States

Notes

Ronald Gallimore and Alan Howard

LCCN

79017014

LCSH

Hawaiians