| Citation: |
Friesen, B. J., Cross, T. L., Jivanjee, P., Thristrup, A., Bandurraga, A., Gowen, L. K., & Rountree, J. (2015). Meeting the transition needs of urban American Indian/Alaska Native Youth through culturally based services.
The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 42
(2),
191-205.
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| Title: |
Meeting the transition needs of urban American Indian/Alaska Native Youth through culturally based services |
| Authors: |
Friesen, B. J., Cross, T. L., Jivanjee, P., Thristrup, A., Bandurraga, A., Gowen, L. K., & Rountree, J. |
| Year: |
2015 |
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Journal/Publication:
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The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research |
| Publisher: |
Springer |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-014-9447-2
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| Full text: |
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11414-014-9447-2
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
Not reported
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Purpose:
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This article reports findings from three qualitative studies that examine supports for successful transitions of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth to adulthood. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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A research partnership was developed between a culturally based community agency, the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), the National Indian Child Welfare Association, and Portland State University. The studies discussed utilized a Relational Worldview (RWV) framework, where well-being is understood to be a balance among the domains of mind, body, spirit, and context. |
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Findings:
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Findings show that NAYA employs culturally grounded interventions to overcome the traumatic histories and current oppressive conditions affecting low-income urban AI/AN youth with mental health challenges and to support their well-being and transition to adulthood. Findings also suggest that addressing the mental health and well-being of AI/AN youth in culturally appropriate ways involves consideration of all RWV domains. |
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Conclusions:
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The authors recommend that connections of AI/AN youth to culturally specific services should be used whenever possible, as well as the utilization of cultural consultants, and implementation of holistic and positive approaches to mental health. |
