School-based educational programs, cultural identity, and mental health among urban Indigenous youth

dc.contributor.authorJoyce, Allison
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-17T04:14:40Z
dc.date.available2024-03-17T04:14:40Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to examine the association between school-based cultural connectedness programs in the public school system and mental health outcomes in urban Indigenous youth. Past research shows that school-based programs increase cultural connectedness. Additionally, cultural connectedness predicts positive mental health in Indigenous populations. However, little research has examined the link between school-based programs and mental health, especially in urban Indigenous populations. The researchers volunteered and attended events at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) to foster a positive rapport with the urban Indigenous community. Participants aged 13-18 were recruited to participate in focus groups. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in the focus groups, and the data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Anticipated themes included community belonging, cultural identity and pride, overall mood, and life satisfaction. Preliminary results indicated two main themes 1) Lack of guidance (uncertainty about how to access programs and resources) and 2) Cultural pride (increased cultural pride and connectedness upon program participation). In summary, this study focuses on the mental health and well-being of urban Indigenous youth in relation to cultural connectedness programs in the public school system. Preliminary results show that programs increase cultural pride, and youth desire more guidance for accessing cultural connectedness programs.
dc.description.reviewstatusReviewed
dc.description.scholarlevelUndergraduate
dc.description.sponsorshipJamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards (JCURA)
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/16207
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Victoria
dc.subjectIndigenous populations
dc.subjectcultural connectedness
dc.subjectprotective factors
dc.subjectmental health
dc.subjectschool based programs
dc.titleSchool-based educational programs, cultural identity, and mental health among urban Indigenous youth
dc.typePoster

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