Tribe Class Discussion Notes: Chapters 1 & 2 by https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14 In class notes en-us 2021-09-25 16:46:49 UTC 2025-12-13 13:47:18 UTC hello@padlet.com The theory states that all people need certain "things" in their lives in order to feel content. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079155298 2022-03-05 13:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079155298 Competence: This is about the "feeling" one gets from being good at something. Junger thinks that everyone needs something in their life that gives them the feeling of competence: "I got this!" cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079156565 Examples: school, sports, video games, job, hobby, art, relationship, etc]]> 2022-03-05 13:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079156565 Autonomy: This is about having some measure of control over one's life, decisions, choices, future, etc. No one has complete control over their lives, but we all need SOME control. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079157570 Examples: careers, relationships, appearance, physical body, jobs, religion/beliefs, etc.]]> 2022-03-05 13:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079157570 Community: This is about having "meaningful" connections with people. Everyone needs to feel connected to other people in a meaningful way cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079158883 What makes a connection meaningful? Love, trust, acceptance, loyalty, safety, etc.]]> 2022-03-05 13:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079158883 Colonial white settlers leaving their communities and joining American Indian tribes. The two ways of life "contrast" (have clear differences). What made tribal life appealing to the settlers? cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079159084 2022-03-05 13:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079159084 !Kung tribe versus modern society. The two societies "contrast" (have clear differences). cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079159223 2022-03-05 13:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079159223 Rhesus monkey experiments. There is a clear "contrast" between the two types of "mothers" as well as the ways the babies responded. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079159302 2022-03-05 13:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079159302 People who steal from/defraud members of their community. There is a "contrast" here between tribal and anti-tribal behavior. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079159578 2022-03-05 13:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079159578 Junger thinks that when people lack one or more of the pillars, they become more vulnerable to depression, anxiety, addiction, etc. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079160234 2022-03-05 13:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2079160234 Junger calls these things "pillars" - which means foundational supports. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332475288 2022-10-09 13:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332475288 These pillars function like the legs on a three-legged stool. You need all three. One might be wobbly, but it has to be there. Likewise, all three pillars need to be in place in order for a person to have psychological well being. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332476263 2022-10-09 13:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332476263 Tribal initiation rites. There is a "contrast" between the way many tribes helped young men transition into adulthood and the way we do not. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332476786 2022-10-09 14:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332476786 The ways that war and natural disasters affect communities of people cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332476983 2022-10-09 14:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332476983 The Springhill miners anecdote cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332477114 2022-10-09 14:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2332477114 Notice that, in all the anecdotes, there is a "contrast" (differences) being presented. The key to understanding ALL the ancedotes in this book is to look at the "contrasts." cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2736430382 2023-10-07 12:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2736430382 What people "miss" about war. cathyjones71 https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2912199608 2024-03-09 14:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cathyjones71/2opl7jrarwjuxm14/wish/2912199608