Abstract The perspectives of Alaska Native (AN) peoples are rarely represented in quality of
life (QOL) research. AN representation and voice is imperative to mitigating health …

Quality of life (QOL) is often complicated by global measures that ignore the uniqueness of
culture and context. The research is inundated with Western influence and colonized …

Identifying psychosocial strengths that support physical health can lead to better pathways to
prevention and intervention. Relying on the resilience portfolio model as a conceptual …

Focus group research was conducted to examine indigenous conceptions of wellness
among the Yup'ik Eskimos of southwestern Alaska. The dialogue on wellness emphasized …

Examples of resilience and wellness are rooted in all cultures and communities across
Alaska. Society as a whole can learn a lot from the wisdom and practices of these diverse …

Objectives: The development and validation of a wellness measure among the Yup'ik of the
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in western Alaska is presented, with the overarching goal of …

Alaska Native populations have undergone relatively rapid changes in nearly every aspect
of life over the past half century. Overall lifestyles have shifted from subsistence-based to …

The aim of this study was to investigate whether participation in Family Wellness Warriors
Initiative (FWWI), an Alaska Native program that addresses adverse life experiences, is …

This article, based upon our ongoing multinational study:“Effects of Acculturation on Quality
of Life among Selected Asian Immigrant Groups,”'explores important psychosocial factors …

Abstract Contemporary American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIs/ANs) who live in urban
areas today face the daunting task of navigating an urban landscape while maintaining the …