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The resilience of Native American elders
Donna M Grandbois1, Gregory F Sanders
1School of Nursing, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108-6050, USA. dmgrandbois@gmail.com
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|August 7, 2009
Summary
Resilience in Native American elders is deeply tied to culture and a worldview of Oneness. This study identified five unique resilience attributes, highlighting a distinct cultural perspective.
Area of Science:
- Indigenous Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Resilience is a key psychological concept, but its specific conceptualization among Native American elders remains underexplored.
- Understanding resilience within diverse cultural contexts is crucial for accurate representation and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of resilience among eight Native American elders.
- To identify unique attributes of resilience within this specific cultural group.
Main Methods:
- Employed a qualitative research design centered on culturally relevant storytelling.
- Facilitated the authentic expression of elders' experiences through narrative.
Main Results:
- Identified five unique attributes of resilience specific to the participating Native American elders.
- Resilience is intricately woven into their culture, worldview, and a sense of Oneness with creation.
Conclusions:
- Resilience among Native American elders is culturally embedded and distinct.
- Findings suggest an extension of Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory to include a 'cosmosystem' level, reflecting a unified cosmology.
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