Should Munanga learn Kriol?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Hendy ◽  
Catherine Bow
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Indigenous Languages ◽  
Primary Language ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Northern Australia ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Contact Language

Abstract Kriol, an English-lexifier contact language, has approximately 20,000 speakers across northern Australia. It is the primary language of the remote Aboriginal community of Ngukurr. Kriol is a contact language, incorporating features of English and traditional Indigenous languages. The language has been perceived both positively and negatively, although recent literature suggests a shift towards more favorable views. This paper investigates how community members in Ngukurr responded to the question of non-Indigenous residents (known locally as Munanga) learning Kriol. Interviews with local Indigenous residents showed positive attitudes to Kriol, with respondents providing a number of perceived benefits for outsiders learning the language. Our interviews provide empirical evidence for pride in the language, affirming a shift to more positive attitudes.

scholarly journals A Pathway to Precision Medicine for Aboriginal Australians: A Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Yeu-Yao Cheng ◽  
Jack Nunn ◽  
John Skinner ◽  
Boe Rambaldini ◽  
Tiffany Boughtwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Precision Medicine ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Genomic Data ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Aboriginal Australians ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Fair Access

(1) Background: Genomic precision medicine (PM) utilises people’s genomic data to inform the delivery of preventive and therapeutic health care. PM has not been well-established for use with people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestry due to the paucity of genomic data from these communities. We report the development of a new protocol using co-design methods to enhance the potential use of PM for Aboriginal Australians. (2) Methods: This iterative qualitative study consists of five main phases. Phase-I will ensure appropriate governance of the project and establishment of a Project Advisory Committee. Following an initial consultation with the Aboriginal community, Phase-II will invite community members to participate in co-design workshops. In Phase-III, the Chief Investigators will participate in co-design workshops and document generated ideas. The notes shall be analysed thematically in Phase-IV with Aboriginal community representatives, and the summary will be disseminated to the communities. In Phase-V, we will evaluate the co-design process and adapt our protocol for the use in partnership with other communities. (3) Discussion: This study protocol represents a crucial first step to ensure that PM research is relevant and acceptable to Aboriginal Australians. Without fair access to PM, the gap in health outcome between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians will continue to widen.

Diabetes, Hyperinsulinemia, and Hyperlipidemia in Small Aboriginal Community in Northern Australia

Diabetes Care ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 830-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. O'Dea ◽  
R. J. Lion ◽  
A. Lee ◽  
K. Traianedes ◽  
J. L. Hopper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Northern Australia ◽  
Aboriginal Community

scholarly journals Codeveloping a multibehavioural mobile phone app to enhance social and emotional well-being and reduce health risks among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during preconception and pregnancy: a three-phased mixed-methods study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. e052545
Author(s):  
Michelle Kennedy ◽  
Ratika Kumar ◽  
Nicole M Ryan ◽  
Jessica Bennett ◽  
Gina La Hera Fuentes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Aboriginal Women

ObjectiveDescribe the development and pretest of a prototype multibehavioural change app MAMA-EMPOWER.DesignMixed-methods study reporting three phases: (1) contextual enquiry included stakeholder engagement and qualitative interviews with Aboriginal women, (2) value specification included user-workshop with an Aboriginal researcher, community members and experts, (3) codesign with Aboriginal researchers and community members, followed by a pretest of the app with Aboriginal women, and feedback from qualitative interviews and the user-Mobile Application Rating Scale (U-MARS) survey tool.SettingsAboriginal women and communities in urban and regional New South Wales, Australia.ParticipantsPhase 1: interviews, 8 Aboriginal women. Phase 2: workshop, 6 Aboriginal women. Phase 3: app trial, 16 Aboriginal women. U-MARS, 5 Aboriginal women.ResultsPhase 1 interviews revealed three themes: current app use, desired app characteristics and implementation. Phase 2 workshop provided guidance for the user experience. Phase 3 app trial assessed all content areas. The highest ratings were for information (mean score of 3.80 out of 5, SD=0.77) and aesthetics (mean score of 3.87 with SD of 0.74), while functionality, engagement and subjective quality had lower scores. Qualitative interviews revealed the acceptability of the app, however, functionality was problematic.ConclusionsDeveloping a mobile phone app, particularly in an Aboriginal community setting, requires extensive consultation, negotiation and design work. Using a strong theoretical foundation of behavioural change technique’s coupled with the consultative approach has added rigour to this process. Using phone apps to implement behavioural interventions in Aboriginal community settings remains a new area for investigation. In the next iteration of the app, we aim to find better ways to personalise the content to women’s needs, then ensure full functionality before conducting a larger trial. We predict the process of development will be of interest to other health researchers and practitioners.

Ndjebbana Talking Books

2007 ◽  
pp. 197-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn Auld
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Northern Australia ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Indigenous Australian ◽  
Arnhem Land

Members of the Kunibídji community are the traditional landowners of the land and seas around Maningrida, a community in Arnhem Land in Northern Australia. With very few exceptions, Ndjébbana is only spoken by the 150 Kunibídji community members of Maningrida, although Maningrida is also home to indigenous Australians who speak other languages. Ndjébbana is the preferred language of communication between members of the Kunibídji community. Ndjébbana is a minority indigenous Australian language.

Challenges of measuring the influence of the Recovery Academy upon health professionals: considerations for quantitative research

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-155
Author(s):  
Rebecca Sutton ◽  
Paul French
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Attitudinal Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Measuring Change ◽  
Conducting Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon experiences of measuring the influences of the Recovery Academy within Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) NHS Foundation Trust amongst a student population of health professionals. This paper aims to present considerations for future quantitative research surrounding the efficacy of Recovery Colleges such as the Recovery Academy. Design/methodology/approach This paper utilised baseline data collected from health professionals as part of a quantitative evaluation of the Recovery Academy. The paper discusses challenges experienced in measuring change amongst this student population within GMMH. Findings Health professionals reported positive attitudes towards recovery at baseline presenting challenges in measuring attitudinal change associated with the Recovery Academy. The experiences of conducting research amongst health professionals within GMMH offers insights into the selection and use of self-report measures in Recovery College research; the representativeness of health professional student populations; and models of course attendance within Recovery Colleges. Originality/value The existing literature specific to Recovery College influences upon health professionals remains predominantly qualitative and anecdotal. It is important to gather empirical evidence regarding Recovery Colleges to establish their ability to re-orientate health professionals around principles of recovery. This paper therefore offers considerations for future researchers aiming to gather empirical evidence which may facilitate quantitative evaluations of Recovery Colleges such as the Recovery Academy amongst staff populations.

Contextualising the emergence of English-induced morphological borrowing in Spanish

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-412
Author(s):  
Amanda Roig-Marín
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Language Studies ◽  
Contact Language ◽  
Linguistic Innovation ◽  
Tv Shows ◽  
Peninsular Spanish ◽  
Unique Status ◽  
English I

Abstract This article concentrates on the competing forces underlying the use of the English morpheme -er in Spanish. Despite some asymmetries concerning the semantics of this morpheme in Spanish and English, I argue that we are witnessing one of the earliest instances of morphological borrowing in Spanish: -er has achieved a unique status in peninsular Spanish in so far as speakers have started to use it productively to mean “an avid fan of X”. In order to support my argument, I provide empirical evidence and place this phenomenon within the framework of both contact language studies and fandom studies, particularly online fandom communities, the forerunners of this linguistic innovation in fields such as music, politics, or TV shows.

The reach and flow of health information in two Aboriginal communities: a social network analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Winch ◽  
Nageen Ahmed ◽  
Christopher Rissel ◽  
Michelle Maxwell ◽  
Joanna Coutts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Aboriginal Communities ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Family Networks ◽  
South Wales

The aim of the present paper was to explore how social networks enable dissemination of health information within two Aboriginal communities in New South Wales. The study design was modelled on a social network analysis socio-centric model. Data collection was conducted primarily by Aboriginal community members who were trained as community researchers. Participants reported on their patterns of interaction and who they provided or received health information from, and awareness of the Aboriginal Enhancement of the Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service. In total, 122 participants across two sites participated in the study. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) were cited as the main provider of health information in both sites. Between-ness, degree and closeness centrality showed that certain community members, ACCHS and ACCHO within the two communities in the present study were considerable enablers [actors] in enhancing the reach and flow of health information to their respective Aboriginal community. There is potential for future health-promotion activities to be increasingly targeted and effective in terms of reach and influence, if guided by local Aboriginal organisations and by key Aboriginal community members within and across family networks and communities.

scholarly journals ‘Art for a New Understanding’: An Interview with Valerie Keenan, Manager of Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

Arts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Sally Butler
Keyword(s):  
Visual Arts ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Indigenous Languages ◽  
Northern Australia ◽  
Indigenous Art ◽  
Cultural Expression ◽  
Art And Culture ◽  
Aboriginal Art ◽  
Global World ◽  
Insight Into

A network of Indigenous art and culture centres across Australia play a significant role in promoting cross-cultural understanding. These centres represent specific Indigenous cultures of the local country, and help sustain local Indigenous languages, traditional knowledge, storytelling and other customs, as well as visual arts. They are the principle point of contact for information about the art, and broker the need to sustain cultural heritage at the same time as supporting new generations of cultural expression. This interview with Dr Valerie Keenan, Manager of Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre in northern Australia, provides rare insight into the strategies, challenges, and aspirations of Indigenous art centres and how the reception of the art impacts on artists themselves. It provides a first-hand account of how Indigenous artists strive to generate a new understanding of their culture and how they participate in a global world.

Overcoming Resistance to Change: Using Narratives to Create More Positive Intergroup Attitudes

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohad Murrar ◽  
Markus Brauer
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Intergroup Attitudes ◽  
Social Models ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Researchers and practitioners have proposed numerous methods to reduce prejudice and create more positive attitudes toward members of other groups. However, empirical support for the effectiveness of these methods is mixed at best. Here, we propose that intergroup attitudes tend to be highly resistant to change, and thus, any method aiming to change these attitudes will be effective only if it successfully overcomes this resistance. First, we argue that traditional methods used to promote positive intergroup attitudes are inadequate in this regard. Next, we suggest that narratives are a unique way of overcoming resistance because they create less reactance, transport individuals into a story world, and provide them with social models. We then describe empirical evidence suggesting that narratives are likely to be particularly useful for creating more positive attitudes toward members of other social groups. Finally, we propose a number of empirical and theoretical questions that present challenges for research on narratives and intergroup attitudes.

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