A key individual-to-community link: the impact of perceived collective control on Aboriginal youth well-being.

摘要: Colonization of Aboriginal peoples has created serious challenges for individuals and communities, particularly with regard to issues independence control. Currently there is a pressing need address these issues, on both the individual group (or collective) levels. Research in general population highlights role perceived personal control wellbeing, hints at similar collective The present research investigated impact wellbeing youth. Residents two Cree communities northern Manitoba collaborated research. Together we developed surveys youth well-being, completed by students grades 7 up. results each study indicated that greater inter1. Note: This was conducted conjunction First Nations (Cree) Manitoba. Community representatives played an integral developing carrying out However, are not identified this article protect their privacy. Acknowledgements: generously supported doctoral award first author from Canadian Institutes Health Research, Institute People’s (CIHR IAPH), project support National Network Mental (NNAMHR), Social Sciences Humanities Council (SSHRC), Fonds Quebecois de la Recherche sur Societe et Culture (FQRSC). Valued comments previous version were provided Barbel Knauper. Very special thanks members participating particular Meegwetch.