Patterns of Hopelessness among American Indian Adolescents: Relationships by Levels of Acculturation and Residence

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Abstract: Poor mental health among American Indian adolescents has been a matter of significant concern for the past two decades. This study extends the literature on acculturation within this population by investigating the relationship between hopelessness, levels of acculturation, and residence among American Indian adolescents. Utilizing data drawn from 438 adolescents across 67 American Indian tribes, our analyses show that American Indian adolescents who have bicultural competence (i.e., those who are adept in both Indian and White cultures) have significantly less hopelessness than do those with adeptness in only one culture or in neither culture. Our findings also show a significant difference by residence, with American Indians who live on reservations indicating less hopelessness than those living in urban or rural/non-reservation areas. Analysis of interaction effects suggests that the beneficial effect of adeptness in White culture is particularly true for American Indians living in urban areas.

Type of resource	text
Date created	2010

Author	LaFromboise, Teresa D.
Author	Albright, Karen
Author	Harris, Alex
Publisher	American Psychology Association

Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/sy549ng5817

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