Internalization symptoms, perceived discrimination, and ethnic identity in indigenous Sami and non-Sami youth in Arctic Norway

Bals, Margrethe; Turi, Anne Lene; Skre, Ingunn; Kvernmo, Siv

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“…Differences between indigenous and non-indigenous groups were most evident and uniform in suicide studies, where the rates were around two to ten times higher among indigenous youth (Lehti et al, 2009). In Norway only few difference between Sami and non-Sami populations were found in studies on suicidal behaviour, emotional problems and alcohol use (Bals, Turi, Skre, & Kvernmo, 2010;Eriksen, 2017;Lehti et al, 2009). Bals et al (2010) point out that this lack of difference often can be "attributed to the good living conditions and positive socio-cultural development in Sami areas".…”

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“…In Norway only few difference between Sami and non-Sami populations were found in studies on suicidal behaviour, emotional problems and alcohol use (Bals, Turi, Skre, & Kvernmo, 2010;Eriksen, 2017;Lehti et al, 2009). Bals et al (2010) point out that this lack of difference often can be "attributed to the good living conditions and positive socio-cultural development in Sami areas". However, in the NAAHS study (2003)(2004)(2005) Sami youth reported more suicide attempts last year, as well as more concurrent adversities than non-Sami peers (Reigstad & Kvernmo, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The research should focus on the local perspective and cultural sensitivity (MacDonald et al, 2013). To develop such culture-sensitive interventions future research also needs to continue exploring the cultural aspects of mental health and how traditional practices and cultural identity can contribute towards for example suicide prevention (Bals et al, 2010;DeCou et al, 2013;Kral et al, 2011;MacDonald et al, 2013;Omma et al, 2013). Omma et al (2013) further point out the importance to address the issue of discrimination and negative treatment of the indigenous population.…”

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“…Reinforcing adolescents coping skills and resilient behaviour, next to enforcing cultural connectedness, are thought to be important for preventive strategies (Bals et al, 2010;Fraser et al, 2015). Community-driven programs such as Youth Centres organised by youth groups in Nunavut (Canada) have led to a decline of suicides (Kral, 2016).…”

Section: Fraser Et Al (2015) Point Out How "Suicide Prevention Must mentioning

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“…A great amount of the selected literature pointed out the importance of developing culturally and locally relevant interventions (Bals et al, 2010;Bjerregaard & Larsen, 2015;DeCou et al, 2013;Fraser et al, 2015;Redvers et al, 2015), for example to strengthen Inuit and Sami populations' traditional ways with the aim to prevent suicide (DeCou et al, 2013). One of the main findings in the report 'Sharing Hope', a comprehensive report that documented and evaluated best practices in mental wellness-related interventions in circumpolar regions, was the fact that "suicide prevention requires culturally-grounded solutions that are community-based and community-driven" (SDWG, 2015).…”

Section: Fraser Et Al (2015) Point Out How "Suicide Prevention Must mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Our current knowledge about the health status and developmental process and outcome of Indigenous Sámi children and youths in the high north (Northern Norway, 68 degrees latitude) is scarce. The present longitudinal study, labeled the Arctic Childhood Study, aims to fill major knowledge gaps related to this topic with a special focus on the incidence of violence, abuse, and neglect as well as protective factors. The project will be implemented based on the conceptual framework for Indigenous methodology. The study is highly relevant for the Indigenous population of the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Norway as rates of violence are higher as compared to the majority population residing in the same area or farther south. The study applies a mixed methods design that include process evaluations of the pilot study, combines qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, and applies Indigenous collective-informed research. Research activities include a scoping review of abuse and neglect among youth in the Arctic, languages translations of the I-Cast questionnaires, piloting of the Norwegian and Sámi questionnaire packages, and use of focus group discussions. The main study uses a longitudinal cohort study design and school-based surveys in order to explore how relationships between child maltreatment, mental and somatic health, resilience and coping, social, family, and school function, and culturally specific experiences. Participants will be recruited from lower and upper secondary schools in the Arctic and sub-Arctic areas of Norway where the majority of the Indigenous Sámi people lives. The planned participants include adolescents ranging from 12 to 19 years and will follow these individuals every 3 years until age 24. Pending written consent and funding, data will be connected to current national registers. Optionally and pending ethical approval, the study will incorporate the use self-administered, non-invasive buccal swabs in order to collect bio-samples from the participants for genetic analyses and examine genetic mediators related to methylation profiles. The design of the study, the strong focus on Indigenous methodology, the involvement of Sámi youth, and non-Sámi youth is intended to produce new knowledge about the repercussion of violence for the normal development and health status among Sámi and non-Sámi youth in the high north. The study connects individual characteristics with cultural risk and protective factors in order to provide families, advocacy groups, school professionals, the health sector, administrators, and policymakers a more evidence informed basis for initiating early identification and prevention programs in child and adolescent health sectors in Norway. The hope is that the information will provide a better foundation for formulating culturally sensitive prevention strategies aimed at reducing occurrences of violence in Sámi society, and provide new knowledge about factors and mechanisms that may enable more culturally appropriate and effective interventions for use in the Sámi community.

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Internalization symptoms, perceived discrimination, and ethnic identity in indigenous Sami and non-Sami youth in Arctic Norway

Cited by 45 publications

References 54 publications

A scoping review

A scoping review

Child–Adult

Study Protocol: The Arctic Childhood Study: a Study of Violence and Health in Indigenous Sámi and Non-Sámi Children and Youth in Arctic Norway—a Mixed Methods Cohort Study Design

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