Indigenous Psychology

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Shifting from research 'on' to research 'with' or 'by' indigenous Australians

Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology

Understanding the complexities of colonisation's impact on current grief and trauma

Culturally insensitive staff and care

Encouraging Indigenous students to pursue psychological research

Relatively small number of Indigenous psychologists

Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology

Language

Due to historical colonisation

Culturally appropriate ethics and community engagement

Providing culturally appropriate care and treatment

Involvement of the whole community

Between 50,000 and 65,000 years

Understanding the complexity of colonisation’s impact

All of the above

They are rich with complex systems of meaning and tradition

Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology

Because language can be a significant barrier

It gives First Nations People ownership of their mental health strategies

Conducting research using methodologies tailored to the target participants

Research methods are not suitable for studying cultural influences

All of the above

It is learned and experienced

Because culture influences how people think, feel, and behave

To promote indigenous wellbeing

Sorokowska et al. 2017 analyzing differences in acceptable interpersonal distances

Culturally distinct ethnic groups whose members are directly descended from the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region

To recognize the influence of culture on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Recognition of cultural influences in research methodologies

Indigenous = Culturally distinct ethnic groups whose members are directly descended from the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region Culture = Learned and experienced, not biological, and not a neatly definable concept Indigenous Psychology = Study of the mind and its functions, focusing on the individual's perspective Collectivism = Focusing on individual's interests and goals

Cultural distinctions = Differences between individualistic and collectivistic cultures Time = Importance of punctuality in cultural interactions Personal Space = Acceptable interpersonal distances Age Milestones = Celebrations and rituals marking important life stages

Sorokowska et al. = Study on cultural differences in personal space Aboriginal researchers = Study on the impact of colonialism on Indigenous cultures Inuit researchers = Study on the effects of climate change on Indigenous communities Western researchers = Study on the universality of human emotions

People may not recognise how they have been shaped by their culture = Lack of diversity in research samples Culture is given little credit for influence on cognitions, behaviours, interactions, wellbeing = Methodological limitations Western psychology theories focus on the individual's perspective and experiences = Overemphasis on empirical data Researchers are not trained to consider cultural differences = Lack of funding for research on cultural diversity

Cultural sensitivity = Considering the cultural context of research participants Methodological diversity = Using diverse research methods to accommodate cultural differences Individualism = Focusing on individual's interests and goals Global movement = Promoting Indigenous wellbeing globally

Indigenous Psychology = Focuses on the collective wellbeing of Indigenous communities Western Psychology = Focuses on individual's mental health and wellbeing Culture = Biological and universal aspect of human nature Collectivism = Prioritises individual goals over collective interests

Cultural distinctions = Recognising differences between cultural norms and values Mental Health = Importance of addressing mental health in Indigenous communities Time = Significance of punctuality in cultural interactions Treatment Of Elders = Respect and care for elderly members of Indigenous communities

Sorokowska et al. = Studying cultural differences in acceptable interpersonal distances Indigenous researchers = Developing decolonising methodologies for Indigenous Psychology research Western researchers = Promoting Indigenous wellbeing globally Maori researchers = Studying the impact of colonialism on Indigenous cultures

Cultural sensitivity = Considering the cultural context of research participants Methodological diversity = Using diverse research methods to accommodate cultural differences Empowerment = Giving Indigenous communities control over research processes Individualism = Focusing on individual's interests and goals

Indigenous = Peoples with direct descent from the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region Culture = Universal and biological aspect of human nature Indigenous Psychology = Study of the mind and its functions, focusing on collective wellbeing Collectivism = Prioritising individual goals over collective interests

Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology = Institutionalised trauma Lack of indigenous representation and perspectives in course content = Culturally insensitive staff Cultural insensitivity of university staff = Lack of indigenous teaching staff More responsibility in family and community = Institutionalised trauma

Person-centered approach = Focusing on individual experiences Group-focused approach = Considering cultural nuances and community ties Anonymity = Prioritizing research participant relationships Research with or by Indigenous Australians = Decolonising methodologies

Cultural insensitivity of healthcare providers = Lack of representation of Indigenous perspectives Small number of Indigenous psychologists = Access to culturally appropriate care Complexity of colonisation's impact on grief and trauma = Limited understanding of Indigenous cultures Barriers to Indigenous students pursuing psychology research = Negative perceptions of tertiary education

Increasing relevance and representation in society = Appropriate methodologies and ethical research Encouraging Indigenous students to pursue psychological research = Targeted healthcare delivery Persistent work of Indigenous psychologists and researchers = Decolonising methodologies Culturally appropriate care and treatment = Overcoming barriers to healthcare access

Lack of Indigenous representation and perspectives = Cultural insensitivity of healthcare providers Institutionalised trauma in Indigenous Australians = Barriers to Indigenous students pursuing psychology research Complexity of colonisation's impact on grief and trauma = Limited access to culturally appropriate care Small number of Indigenous psychologists = Negative perceptions of tertiary education

Decolonising methodologies = Prioritizing Indigenous perspectives and involvement Culturally appropriate ethics = Considering community engagement and empowerment Methodological differences = Person-centered vs group-focused approaches Research with or by Indigenous Australians = Prioritizing Indigenous psychologists and researchers

Language = Significant barrier to delivering and assessing effective treatment Negative perceptions of tertiary education = Barrier to Indigenous students pursuing psychology research Cultural insensitivity of university staff = Barrier to delivering and assessing effective treatment Indigenous people have more responsibilities = Barrier to Indigenous students pursuing psychology research

Rich with complex systems of meaning = Indigenous Australians' cultural legacies Unique and rich cultures = Different indigenous people across the world Oldest living cultures in the world = Indigenous cultures Characterized by history, place and time = Indigenous Australians' cultural legacies

Understanding colonisation's impact on grief and trauma = Access to culturally appropriate care Culturally sensitive healthcare providers = Understanding Indigenous cultures and perspectives Access to services = Overcoming barriers to healthcare access Culturally appropriate care and treatment = Considering community engagement and empowerment

Promotes the involvement of the whole community = Vital to success of any intervention Gives First Nations People ownership of their mental health strategies = Important for Indigenous people Allows for culturally appropriate care and treatment = Focus area for healing Indigenous people Increases understanding of values and effective communication = Important for discussing mental health

More responsibility in family and community = Cultural insensitivity of university staff Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology = Lack of indigenous representation and perspectives Lack of Indigenous teaching staff = Barriers to Indigenous students pursuing psychology research Cultural insensitivity of university staff = Institutionalised trauma

Negative perceptions of tertiary education = Due to institutionalised trauma Lack of indigenous representation and perspectives = In the course content Cultural insensitivity of university staff = Towards Indigenous students More responsibilities than non-indigenous students = Within their community

Empowering Indigenous Australians in research = Decolonising methodologies and culturally appropriate ethics Considering Indigenous cultures and perspectives = Understanding colonisation's impact on grief and trauma Increasing relevance and representation in society = Targeted healthcare delivery Persistent work of Indigenous psychologists and researchers = Encouraging Indigenous students to pursue psychological research

Understanding the complexity of colonisation’s impact = Focus area for healing Indigenous people Access to services = Important for Indigenous people Culturally appropriate care and treatment = Focus area for healing Indigenous people Involvement of the whole community = Vital to success of any intervention

Lack of representation of Indigenous perspectives = Cultural insensitivity of researchers Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology = Barriers to Indigenous students pursuing psychology research Institutionalised trauma in Indigenous Australians = Limited access to culturally appropriate care Small number of Indigenous psychologists = Complexity of colonisation's impact on grief and trauma

Cultural sensitivity in healthcare delivery = Empowering Indigenous Australians in research Targeted healthcare delivery = Considering Indigenous cultures and perspectives Encouraging Indigenous students to pursue psychological research = Decolonising methodologies Understanding colonisation's impact on grief and trauma = Culturally appropriate care and treatment

People from different cultures think, feel and behave differently = Important for understanding mental health Indigenous people have good reason to distrust western institutions = Important for Indigenous people Indigenous Psychology promotes the involvement of the whole community = Vital to success of any intervention Indigenous Psychology gives First Nations People ownership of their mental health strategies = Important for Indigenous people

Lack of indigenous representation and perspectives = In the course content Cultural insensitivity of university staff = Towards Indigenous students Negative perceptions of tertiary education = Due to institutionalised trauma Indigenous people have more responsibilities = Within their community

People from different cultures think, feel and behave differently = Important for understanding mental health Culture is essential for empowering Indigenous Australians = In the research process Cultural distinctions are important in Indigenous Psychology = Important for discussing mental health Understanding values and effective communication are important = Important for discussing mental health

History, place and time = Characteristics of Indigenous Australians' cultural legacies Lifestyle and kinship = Characteristics of Indigenous Australians' cultural legacies Sacredness and fealty = Characteristics of Indigenous Australians' cultural legacies Unique and rich cultures = Characteristics of Indigenous people across the world

Indigenous people have good reason to distrust western institutions = Important for Indigenous people Indigenous Psychology gives First Nations People ownership of their mental health strategies = Important for Indigenous people Indigenous Psychology promotes the involvement of the whole community = Vital to success of any intervention Indigenous Psychology allows for culturally appropriate care and treatment = Important for Indigenous people

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Focus on personal autonomy versus community involvement

People may not recognize how they have been shaped by their culture

To understand human behavior and mental processes

Sorokowska et al.'s study on cultural differences in personal space

Culturally distinct ethnic groups whose members are directly descended from the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region

Because culture influences how people think, feel, and behave

Increased distrust of Western institutions and methods

Involvement of the whole community in the treatment process

Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology

Understanding the complexity of colonisation's impact on current grief and trauma

Understanding the complexity of colonisation's impact on current grief and trauma

Because people from different cultures may think, feel, and behave differently in certain situations

It gives Indigenous people ownership of their mental health strategies

Their rich cultural legacies rich with complex systems of meaning and tradition

From research 'on' to research 'with' or 'by' Indigenous Australians

Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology

Understanding the complexities of colonisation's impact on current grief and trauma

Relatively small number of Indigenous psychologists

Encouraging Indigenous students to pursue psychology research

Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology

Targeted psychological healthcare should be delivered

Negative perceptions of tertiary education and psychology