Cultural groups hold different beliefs, values and understandings that shape the way people parent. From a Samoan perspective, raising children as good citizens involves ensuring that children know how to behave appropriately. If necessary, there is a place for reasonable physical discipline. Moreover...
and dance used to parallel their everyday lives and beliefs. Storytelling is as big of an element to Samoan music anddanceas any rhythm produced by their instrumentation, and if it is not directly addressed through the lyrics, is implied through action. The line between daily life and music ...
A thematic analysis of the interview data identified common and divergent beliefs, attitudes and behaviours surrounding tobacco use and the influence of the media. Results: Family is critically important for representing normative tobacco use in Samoa. The use of media, in particular digital media, ...
on the example of Samoa to argue that Western models of health promotion and suicide prevention, especially those which draw on conventional understandings of social capital, are not appropriate for non-Western communities, for they are generally not sensitive to cultural beliefs, values and rituals...
beliefs, the Samoans' assistant coach is too courteous and respectful of England's tag as World Cup favourites for wild predictions.But Clive Woodward would do well to heed the softly-spoken words ofone of rugby's genuine tough guys.``There is a great belief in the Samoan team,'' said...
It provided a physical study space away from the demands some Samoan families place on their young people, and it provided a cultural space in which the students could learn according to fa锛嘺Samoa (traditional values and beliefs). This research makes a contribution to an understanding of the...