Abstract
The majority of research and programs for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth focus on negative health behaviors and risks, ignoring the positive attributes that traditional AI/AN culture can provide. Therefore, it is critical to highlight the importance of incorporating traditional AI/AN worldviews and values into youth programming and health interventions. Accordingly, this article provides (a) a brief overview of AI/AN culture and historical policies and practices, (b) a description of the positive youth development (PYD) framework with a focus on research and programs that include AI/AN youth, (c) details on the strengths of AI/AN culture and how they can be incorporated into programming for AI/AN youth, and (d) examples of exemplary PYD programs for AI/AN youth.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 272-279 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Child Development Perspectives |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adolescents
- American Indian
- Positive youth development
- Prevention
- Traditional culture
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