ISBN:
9783319046181
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (XVI, 54 p. 7 illus. in color, online resource)
Series Statement:
SpringerBriefs in Public Health
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Series Statement:
Bücher
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Promoting aboriginal health
Keywords:
Social Sciences
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Social sciences
;
Social sciences
;
Aborigines
;
Sozialmedizin
;
Gesundheitsförderung
Abstract:
The Family Wellbeing Empowerment Program -- The Research Approach -- An Aboriginal Family Wellbeing Model of Empowerment -- Beliefs and Attitudes -- Skills and Knowledge -- Agency -- Outcomes -- Conclusion
Abstract:
"Those of us who have worked on the frontline of Aboriginal health for any length of time know that beneath the surface reality of Aboriginal people's poor health outcomes sits a deeper truth. It is about the importance of social and emotional wellbeing, and how this flows from a sense of control over one's own life. Where this is lacking, as it is in so many Aboriginal families and communities, there is instead indifference and despair and a descent into poor lifestyle choices and self-destructive behaviours. Our medical professionals do a great job of prescribing medicines and devising treatment programs but, to fix the root causes of ill-health, we need something more. As Aboriginal people we need to have a sense of agency in our lives, that we are not stray leaves blowing about in the wind. In a word, we need empowerment". Dr. Pat Anderson, Chairperson, the Lowitja Institute, Australia's National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research.
Description / Table of Contents:
The Family Wellbeing Empowerment ProgramThe Research Approach -- An Aboriginal Family Wellbeing Model of Empowerment -- Beliefs and Attitudes -- Skills and Knowledge -- Agency -- Outcomes -- Conclusion.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-319-04618-1
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