| Abstrakt: |
Data from an interview survey of over seventy adult men on the island of Aitutaki in the Cook group were used to explore the physical, psychological, and social correlates of modernization. The data support the conclusion that physical/psychological symptoms and social conflicts tend to covary. Furthermore, those modernizing Aitutakian men who retain their traditional group orientation, rather than adopting a more individualistic strategy, report significantly fewer social conflicts with their kinsmen and neighbors, and fewer symptoms of psychological and physical health problems, than do other segments of the society. Some policy implications for the Cook Islands and similar developing nations are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
