The importance of cultural connectedness in health of Métis women

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. e20-e21
Author(s):  
H. Foulds ◽  
J. LaFleur ◽  
A. McInnes ◽  
I. Best ◽  
L. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Connectedness

The role of culture and religion on sexual and reproductive health indicators and help-seeking behaviour amongst 1.5 generation migrants in Australia: A quantitative pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tinashe Dune ◽  
David Ayika ◽  
Jack Thepsourinthone ◽  
Virginia Mapedzahama ◽  
Zelalem Mengesha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
1.5 Generation ◽  
Cultural Connectedness ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviour

Abstract Background: 1.5 generation migrants in Australia (those who migrate as children) often enter a new cultural and religious environment, with its own set of constructs of sexual and reproductive health (SRH), at a crucial time in their psychosexual development—puberty/adolescence. 1.5 generation migrants may thus have to contend with constructions of SRH from at least two cultures which may be at conflict on the matter. This study was designed to investigate the role of culture and religion on sexual and reproductive health indicators and help-seeking behaviour amongst 1.5 generation migrants.Methods: 111 participants completed an online survey which included questions about their cultural connectedness, religion, sexual and reproductive health and help-seeking behaviour. Kruskall-Wallis tests were used to analyse the data. Results: There was no significant difference between ethnocultural groups or levels of cultural connectedness in relation to sexual and reproductive health help-seeking behaviours. The results do suggest differences between religious groups in regards to seeking help specifically from young peoples’ parents. Notably, youth who reported having ‘no religion’ were more likely to seek help with sexual and reproductive health matters from their parent(s). Conclusions: Managing cross-cultural experiences are often noted in extant literature as a barrier to sexual and reproductive health help-seeking. However, while cultural norms of migrants’ country of origin can remain strong it is religion that seems to have more of an impact on how 1.5 generation migrants seek help for SRH issues. This suggests that while 1.5 generation migrants may need to adapt to a new ethnocultural environment little about their religious beliefs or practices may require adaptation in Australia. Given that religion can play a role in young peoples’ sexual and reproductive health religious organisations are well placed to encourage young people’s help-seeking behaviours.

Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (9) ◽  
pp. 937-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avery Ironside ◽  
Leah J. Ferguson ◽  
Tarun R. Katapally ◽  
Heather J.A. Foulds
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Indigenous Identity ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Cultural Connectedness ◽  
Activity Groups

Cultural connectedness has been associated with increased self-esteem and mental health among Indigenous Peoples. Physical activity is an important contributor to health, although the importance of culture as a determinant of physical activity for Indigenous Peoples in Canada is unclear. The purpose of this study is to evaluate differences in cultural connectedness between Indigenous adults in Canada achieving high and low physical activity levels. Questionnaires evaluated cultural connectedness and physical activity. Indigenous adults were classified into high and low physical activity groups at the specific group mean and as meeting or not meeting musculoskeletal activity guidelines of twice per week. First Nations and specifically Cree/Nehiyaw First Nations adults who were more physically active reported greater identity, spirituality, traditions, exploration, commitment, affirmation/belonging, and overall cultural connectedness. Cultural connectedness elements of commitment, exploration, identity, affirmation/belonging, traditions, spirituality, and overall cultural connectedness were not different between high and low physical activity Métis adults. Musculoskeletal activity was not associated with any elements of cultural connectedness among any Indigenous identity. Cultural connectedness is a protective factor for physical activity among First Nations and Cree/Nehiyaw First Nations adults, but not among Métis adults in Canada. Novelty Musculoskeletal activity was not associated with cultural connectedness. Cultural connectedness is a protective factor of physical activity for First Nations adults. Moving away from one’s home community was associated with lower cultural connectedness for Indigenous Peoples.

scholarly journals Exploring cultural connectedness in the sustainability of rural community tourism development in Jamaica

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 525-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Taylor ◽  
Marcella Daye ◽  
Moya Kneafsey ◽  
Hazel Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Cultural Connectedness ◽  
Community Tourism

scholarly journals The Culture is Prevention Project: Adapting the Cultural Connectedness Scale for Multi-Tribal Communities

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 104-135
Author(s):  
Janet King ◽  
Paul Masotti ◽  
John Dennem ◽  
Shir Hadani ◽  
Janice Linton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Cultural Connectedness ◽  
Prevention Project

Development of a Cultural Connectedness Scale for First Nations youth.

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 249-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Snowshoe ◽  
Claire V. Crooks ◽  
Paul F. Tremblay ◽  
Wendy M. Craig ◽  
Riley E. Hinson
Keyword(s):  
First Nations ◽  
Cultural Connectedness

scholarly journals The Role of Culture and Religion on Sexual and Reproductive Health Indicators and Help-Seeking Attitudes amongst 1.5 Generation Migrants in Australia: A Quantitative Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1341
Author(s):  
Tinashe Dune ◽  
David Ayika ◽  
Jack Thepsourinthone ◽  
Virginia Mapedzahama ◽  
Zelalem Mengesha
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Help Seeking Attitudes ◽  
1.5 Generation ◽  
Cultural Connectedness ◽  
Significant Difference

In Australia, 1.5 generation migrants (those who migrated as children) often enter a new cultural and religious environment, with its own set of constructs of sexual and reproductive health (SRH), at a crucial time in their psychosexual development—puberty/adolescence. Therefore, 1.5 generation migrants may thus have to contend with constructions of SRH from at least two cultures which may be at conflict on the matter. This study was designed to investigate the role of culture and religion on sexual and reproductive health indicators and help-seeking amongst 1.5 generation migrants. An online survey was completed by 111 participants who answered questions about their cultural connectedness, religion, sexual and reproductive health and help-seeking. Kruskall-Wallis tests were used to analyse the data. There was no significant difference between ethnocultural groups or levels of cultural connectedness in relation to sexual and reproductive health help-seeking attitudes. The results do suggest differences between religious groups in regard to seeking help specifically from participants’ parents. Notably, participants who reported having ‘no religion’ were more likely to seek help with sexual and reproductive health matters from their parent(s). Managing cross-cultural experiences is often noted in the extant literature as a barrier to sexual and reproductive health help-seeking. However, while cultural norms of migrants’ country of origin can remain strong, it is religion that seems to have more of an impact on how 1.5 generation migrants seek help for SRH issues. The findings suggest that 1.5 generation migrants may not need to adapt their religious beliefs or practices, despite entering a new ethnocultural environment. Given that religion can play a role in the participants’ sexual and reproductive health, religious organizations are well-placed to encourage young migrants to adopt help-seeking attitudes.

Forensic psychiatrists and cultural connectedness

1996 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 477-479
Author(s):  
Ezra Griffith
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Connectedness
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