Date of Award
5-14-1996
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Carol F. Kuechler, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Anthony Bibus, III, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Rosalie Clark
Abstract
This study explores the link between Native American cultural factors and the concept of resilience. The research design utilized personal interviews with 12 Native Americans in positions of leadership within their own community, to explore questions about protective factors, risk factors and cultural factors. The bicultural continuum was used to study participants to self assess their degree of assimilation. Findings did reflect some similarity between protective factors identified in the resilience literature and cultural factors. Discussion of findings addresses how increased knowledge of the Native American culture can assist practitioners in the assessment of resilience when working with Native American families.
Identifier
SC 11.MSW.1996.Bunker.GM
Recommended Citation
Bunker, Georgette M., "An Exploratory Study of Resilience Among American Indian Human Service Professionals" (1996). Theses and Graduate Projects. 84.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/84