Factores psicosociales relacionados a la pérdida de identidad cultural del indígena Wayuu que reside en el municipio de Hatonuevo la Guajira.

Abstract

The present research studies the psychosocial factors related to the loss of cultural identity of Wayuu indigenous who are resident of Hatonuevo municipality La Guajira, Colombia this is a subject of particular concern and importance, due to the interaction and socialization with other cultures has adversely affected the cultural identity of Wayuu causing its deterioration. Over time, it has been generated by the influence of various psychosocial factors such as discrimination, ethnic shame, stereotypes, globalization among others. According to Van Grieke & Collaborators (2014) "this process is facilitated to the extent that Wayuu himself is attracted by behaviors and actions other than his culture without measuring their negative and positive aspects of their own life". a situation which leads to the loss of identity and the disappearance of its language, traditions, practices, cultural beliefs, principles and values, among other elements.