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Misalliances in the Barrow Alcohol Study.

E F Foulks

    American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research : Journal of the National Center
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    A 1979 alcohol use survey among the Inupiat of Barrow, Alaska, caused community grievances. This retrospective analysis examines ethical and procedural issues for future research in Indigenous communities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Indigenous Studies
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • A 1979 survey on alcohol use among the Inupiat in Barrow, Alaska, led to significant community and institutional grievances.
    • The study's impact highlights the need for careful consideration of research methodologies in Indigenous contexts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To retrospectively analyze the factors contributing to the grievances arising from the 1979 alcohol use survey.
    • To identify and discuss ethical and procedural issues relevant to future research involving Indigenous populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of a 1979 community-based survey.
    • Qualitative examination of factors leading to inter-group misalliances and grievances.

    Main Results:

    • The survey's implementation and findings generated substantial grievances within the Inupiat community and associated institutions.
    • Identified critical ethical and procedural shortcomings in the original research project.

    Conclusions:

    • Future research involving Indigenous communities requires stringent ethical oversight and community-centered procedural frameworks.
    • Lessons learned from this retrospective analysis are crucial for improving the conduct of social and health research in sensitive cultural settings.
    Keywords:
    Barrow Alcohol StudyBiomedical and Behavioral Research

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