The Social Construction of Aboriginal Suicide
Theses
Author/Creator
Cathrena Primrose Narcisse
Description
Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1998.
Study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to measure income-related inequalities in the experience of psychological distress and suicidal behaviors in Aboriginal adults living off-reserve. Findings indicate that higher income and especially food security serve as a protective factor against mental health issues. Recommends policy that attends to these socioeconomic determinants of health.
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