Wisdom Over Tea: Community-Based Approaches with Rural Alaska Native Elders
Author Information
Author(s): Lewis Jordan, Kim Steffi, Thompson Lena
Primary Institution: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Hypothesis
How can community-based approaches improve research engagement with Alaska Native Elders?
Conclusion
Community-based approaches that prioritize trust and relationship-building are essential for effective research with Alaska Native Elders.
Supporting Evidence
- The Alaska Native Successful Aging Team has been working for over 16 years to improve research methods.
- Building relationships and trust is crucial for effective data collection with Alaska Native Elders.
- Indigenous-driven research approaches are necessary for respectful and beneficial engagement.
Takeaway
This study shows that spending time and building trust with Alaska Native Elders helps researchers gather important information.
Methodology
The study involved 162 interviews with Alaska Native Elders over 16 years, focusing on decolonizing research methods.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to historical distrust of Western research methods among participants.
Limitations
The study may not be generalizable beyond the specific community of Alaska Native Elders.
Participant Demographics
Alaska Native Elders.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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