INTERGENERATIONAL HEALING: GENERATIVITY AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AMONG ALASKA NATIVE ELDERS
2024
Intergenerational Healing and Emotional Well-Being Among Alaska Native Elders
Sample size: 162
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Author Information
Author(s): Lewis Jordan, Kim Steffi, Thompson Lena
Primary Institution: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Hypothesis
How does generativity impact the emotional health of Alaska Native Elders?
Conclusion
Cultural factors can enhance emotional well-being and guide mental health treatment for Indigenous Peoples.
Supporting Evidence
- Alaska Native Elders engage in both healthy and unhealthy behaviors that affect their identity and aging.
- Elders described finding balance through family influence and community engagement.
- Cultural generative acts are used by Elders to improve their emotional well-being.
Takeaway
Elders in Alaska help younger people by sharing their life lessons, which makes everyone feel better and healthier.
Methodology
The study involved 162 qualitative interviews with Alaska Native Elders analyzed thematically over 16 years.
Participant Demographics
Alaska Native Elders
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