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Applying interdisciplinary theory in the care of Aboriginal women's mental health
1Nations University of Canada, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. bgreen@firstnationsuniversity.ca
Abstract:
This paper describes theories from various disciplines that are useful in conceptualizing and reflecting on the mental health of Aboriginal women. Critical social theory (sociology), Parse's human becoming theory (nursing) and ecological systems theory (developmental psychology) are considered valuable theories that aid in nursing praxis. These papers discuss how these different theoretical approaches are beneficial for achieving different goals and therefore provide important foundational underpinnings to challenging traditional assumptions that effect human behaviour and practice.
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