Protective Factors for Mental Health and Well-Being in a Changing Climate: Perspectives from Inuit Youth in Nunatsiavut, Labrador
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joanna Petrasek MacDonald
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
James D. Ford
Inez Shiwak
Michele Wood
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 141, September 2015, pp. 133-141
Description
Study conducted in-depth interviews with 17 15-25 year-olds from five coastal communities in the region. Five major themes emerged: being on the land, connecting to Inuit culture, strong communities, relationships with family and friends, and staying busy.