Journal of Osh State University. History

Development of psychological views in the spiritual culture of the Kyrgyz people

The article was devoted to the emergence and development of psychological thoughts of the Kyrgyz people. The Kyrgyz people are one of the most ancient and rich in cultural heritage peoples with strong philosophical views. Therefore, the article shows the psychological thoughts in the epic "Manas", the psychological significance of the tales of the Kyrgyz people and the psychological functions of the sanjyra - Kyrgyz genealogy in the formation and strengthening of the social identity of the individual. For the study of psychology, archetypal behavior, thinking, social and spiritual existence, memory of the Kyrgyz people, it was revealed that culture, history, moral norms of the people are valuable sources. It was also noted that for the development of psychological science in modern Kyrgyzstan, it is necessary to take into account the national characteristics and mentality of the Kyrgyz people

historical memory; archetype; collective unconscious; fairy tale therapy; mankurtism; family genogram; culture