Shadow of the Headframe
Theses
Author/Creator
Victoria Lean
Description
Film Thesis (MFA)--York University, 2014.
An analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing education and skills attainment of Canadian adults through the lenses of region, Aboriginal status, gender, and immigration status.
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.