Polynesian Psychology Research - Poly Psi Team

The Poly Psi Team is committed to promoting and expanding the uniqueness and specificity of Polynesian American Psychology Research.

https://education.byu.edu/polypsi Historically the multicultural psychology literature has focused primarily on Latinos/as, Asian Americans, African Americans, and Native American Indians, and those groups are represented in general psychology research (Case & Smith, 2000). Polynesian Americans have been substantially underrepresented in all aspects of psychological research. A few studies have ex

02/05/2025

Loved my experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil last summer. Thank you for featuring it!
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06/24/2024

If you aspire to be … you can achieve it! Today we honored some outstanding individuals within our Polynesian and Pacific Island communities. A moment for the books. Thank you to all who come out to show support and those who donated to our cause. See you all tomorrow for our Leadership Summit.

More info in our bio link! Still have time to register for it!

05/17/2024

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If you aspire to be … you can achieve it! Today we honored some outstanding individuals within our Polynesian and Pacific Island communities. A moment for the books. Thank you to all who come out to show support and those who donated to our cause. See you all tomorrow for our Leadership Summit. More info in our bio link! Still have time to register for it!

05/01/2024

Excited about this Fulbright Scholar Opportunity.

04/08/2024

https://education.byu.edu/news/working-in-hope

Great article by BYU McKay School of Education. The Promise of the “Poly Psi” Team. Thank you, MSE, and to all Poly Psi research members over the years who knew that this research was so essential and helped it become meaningful for so many.

Working in Hope | BYU McKay School of Education Image Waves crash against the rocks of American Samoa’s Turtle Shark cove,

10/27/2023

Enjoyed another annual Kaha Nui Summit with Elder Hutch 'Unga Fale, the keynote speaker. Inspired stories of belief, dream, relationships, family identity, and drive to succeed academically and spiritually. Pacific Islander students met with graduate school recruiters with the desire and hope to continue their educational and professional aspirations. Malo ‘aupito Elder Fale, BYU Office of Graduate Studies, and all attendees for a remarkable and inspiring evening!