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Peer reviewedWaldram, James B. – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 1990
Among 119 low-income Canada Natives living in Saskatoon, interview survey found utilization of traditional medicine (1) did not detract from utilization of Western medical services; (2) was related to proficiency in an Indian language; and (3) was not related to difficulty in using Western medicine, age, income, or education. Contains 24…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Canada Natives, Foreign Countries, Interviews
Peer reviewedHerman-Stahl, Mindy; Spencer, Donna L.; Duncan, Jessica E. – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 2003
A study examining the links between cultural orientation and substance use surveyed 2,449 American Indians from 9 South Dakota reservations. After controlling for age, gender, education, and employment, biculturalism and low orientation to American Indian culture were associated with higher levels of alcohol abuse but were not correlated with drug…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, American Indian Culture, Biculturalism, Cultural Maintenance
Peer reviewedHan, Paul K. J.; And Others – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 1994
An instrument to measure cultural values and characteristics among reservation American Indians was developed and administered with the Health Risk Appraisal to a random sample of 429 Cheyenne River Sioux. Women were significantly healthier and had fewer health risk behaviors than men. Traditional cultural values were positively related to good…
Descriptors: Acculturation, American Indians, At Risk Persons, Behavior
Peer reviewedThurman, Pamela Jumper; Green, Vicki A. – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 1997
A study of inhalant use among 87 American Indian boarding school students aged 10-18 found that inhalant use was negatively related to participation in traditional tribal activities for both males and females and was also related to measures of cognitive ability and cognitive egocentrism for males. (Contains 43 references.) (SV)
Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indians, Boarding Schools, Cognitive Ability
Peer reviewedDeBruyn, Lemyra M. – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 1990
Examines attitudes and responses toward epilepsy among families of 31 epileptic Tewa children, utilization of modern health care services, and parent reluctance to discuss traditional beliefs and healing practices. Discusses models of chronic illness behavior and the inadequacies of Indian Health Service treatment of epileptic children. Contains…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Child Health, Children, Cultural Awareness
Bicultural Resynthesis: Tailoring an Effectiveness Trial for a Group of Urban American Indian Women.
Peer reviewedNapholz, Linda – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 2000
A phenomenological study examined experiences of eight urban American Indian women participating in a 6-week intervention aimed at reclaiming and adapting Native women's traditional roles as part of bicultural resynthesis. Psychoeducational methods were used to uncover past ethnic shame, facilitate a return to American Indian pride and identity,…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Cultural Education, Empowerment, Ethnicity
Peer reviewedGuilmet, George M.; Whited, David L. – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 1987
Discusses the integration of American Indian cultural perspectives within counseling and mental health services. Outlines several issues illustrating cultural lessons for clinical practices: family and social structure, ritual, cultural values and conflict, sense of time and self, communication styles, anger, and traditionalism. Contains 47…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Community Services, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Context
Peer reviewedGriffin-Pierce, Trudy – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 1997
Explores the extent of Navajos' bond with their homeland. The land is critical to the Navajo world view, which emphasizes harmony and orderly conditions, and plays an essential role in myths and ceremonies. When Navajos leave their homeland to pursue educational or professional endeavors, emotional distress can undermine their success. Includes…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Ceremonies, College Students
Peer reviewedMorris, Christopher H.; Crowley, Susan L.; Morris, Carolyn Thomas – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 2002
A study examining traditionalism as one aspect of acculturation and cultural identity interviewed 186 American Indian elementary students and parents in the Southwest. Factor analysis indicated that traditionalism is a multidimensional construct that can be measured reliably; similarities and differences were found between children and adults. Few…
Descriptors: Acculturation, American Indian Culture, American Indian Students, Coping
