| Cross-Cultural Psychology Bulletin |
September 1996 |
Citation in Recognition of Ruth H. Munroe
Honorary Member
Over the course of her career, Ruth Munroe has contributed both
to the scientific knowledge in the field of cross-cultural psychology as well
as to the less tangible, more personal aspects of the discipline. Beginning
with her studies at Harvard University, along with her husband and collaborator,
anthropologist, Robert Lee Munroe, she has studied developmental and family
questions, such as fathering, birth order, sex roles and sexuality, infant care,
cognitive development, children's work, dreams, and language development. The
Munroes' field research conducted in Nepal, Kenya, Belize, and American Samoa
has reflected their careful, thoughtful, sensitive interests in people of other
cultures and has broadened our understanding of human nature around the world.
Among the many journal articles, book chapters, and books Ruth authored and
coauthored, perhaps the most notable for developmental psychologists are the
1977 Cross-Cultural Human Development book, coauthored with Lee and reissued
in 1994, and the 1981 Handbook of Cross-Cultural Human Development coedited
with Beatrice B. Whiting. The Munroes have a new book in press, The Newars of
Nepal, along with several book chapters and articles, continuing to share with
us the wealth of information they have gleaned from their research.
For many years, Ruth has also contributed to the growth and strength
of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, serving
on the editorial board of the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology for ten
years, as Secretary General of the Association for six years and on the
Executive Committee for four years. In her many roles, Ruth has always demonstrated
a careful attention to detail and has reflected a deep concern for her professional
colleagues who work where available resources are limited. Along with mentoring
and supporting colleagues from other parts of the world, Ruth has trained
students and educated all with her strong, gentle spirit, her egalitarian
values, and her infinite determination. Ruth's life and career reflect the
best of cross-cultural psychology.
August 13, 1996
| Cross-Cultural Psychology Bulletin |
September 1996 |
Citation in Recognition of Daphne M. Keats
Honorary Member
Across her many years of involvement in psychology, Daphne M. Keats
has remained focused upon the development and education of children and adolescents.
Her research spans a wide range of areas including bilingualism in children,
intellectual competence, the development of values, social perspective-taking,
adolescent development, and the effectiveness of education abroad. Along with
her husband and colleague, John A. Keats, Daphne has reached out beyond the
borders of Australia...and both of them can be regarded as two of the most visible
of the large number of cross-cultural psychologists in Australia. Their work
spans four decades, making them pioneers in both Australian and cross-cultural
research. Daphne and John have conducted research in a host of cultures, but
Malaysia and China seem to hold special places in Daphne's heart. Daphne's long-term
association and support of colleagues and students in China has helped to forge
collaboration between east and west. Her most recent undertaking is a book entitled,
Culture and the child: A guide for professional in child care and child development.
This is the first in a series on Culture and the Professions for which she is
Series Editor.
Daphne's contributions to IACCP have been numerous. She served as Associate
Editor of the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology for five years, just
completing her term, and she served as a Regional Representative on the
IACCP Executive Committee for 10 years. Perhaps her colleagues remember
her best in her role as Chairperson and Conference Organizer for the Ninth
International Congress of IACCP held in Newcastle, Australia in 1988. Daphne
also coedited the proceedings of this very successful conference. In each
of her undertakings, Daphne has been conscientious, compassionate, and insightful,
always championing the causes of those who are easily overlooked. Both professionally
and personally, Daphne has been an eloquent, effective, forceful advocate
for cross-cultural psychology.
August 13, 1996
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