American Indian elders' resilience: Sources of strength for building a healthy future for youth

Carmella B. Kahn, Kerstin Reinschmidt, Nicolette Teufel-Shone, Christina E. Oré, Michele Henson, Agnes Attakai

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Abstract

This study examined American Indian (AI) elders' resilience to support an intervention to build resilience among AI urban youth. A literature review of peer-reviewed articles that address resilience in AI and other Indigenous elders yielded six studies that focused on intergenerational relationships, culture, and self-identity. In addition, a qualitative research project collected narratives with urban AI elders to document perceptions of resilience and resilience strategies. The combined outcomes of the literature search and research project revealed how resilience is exemplified in elders' lives and how resilience strategies are linked to cultural teachings and values, youth activities, and education.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)117-133
Number of pages17
JournalAmerican Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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