Rakesh K. Srivastava
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Pages:, 83-90
Psychological science and its applications have a great practical importance for the
development of both individual and all sections of society. The psychologists contribute
to the development of society by helping people understand their emotions, behaviors
and managing them to maintain at a certain level of better life. The recent researches in
the area indicate its application in different perspectives of human life. These researches
define Psychology in a more holistic way (a combination of emic and etic approaches)
to overcome the problems of society. Since tribals contribute about eight percent of
total population, they too deserve a better life, good education, and a positive atmosphere.
The problems they are facing can’t be overlooked. Being psychologists, we have to find
the factors determining their better condition of living and positive thinking. All the steps
should be taken for their economic development which is necessary without exhaustion
of natural resources. Besides the economic development, there is a need to arise
awareness in them, modify their thinking, motivate them to lead a better life, and interact
with common people without forcing them deliberately to change as their individuality,
uniqueness and common characteristics can’t be ignored. In the present paper an
attempt has been made to describe conceptual framework of sustainability and its
relationship with sustainable tribal development. It reviewed relevant psychological
researches, discussed the holistic approach for sustainable tribal development and
finally highlighted the importance and significance of psychological science perspective
for sustainable tribal development. Though much has been done in this direction, there
is still more to be done. The Government and non-government organizations should
keep on supporting sustainable development for tribal welfare