Publications by authors named "Theoni Whyman"
Difficulties in executive functioning (EF) can result in impulsivity, forgetfulness, and inattention. Children living in remote/regional communities are particularly at risk of impairment in these cognitive skills due to reduced educational engagement and poorer access to interventions. This vulnerability has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies are needed to mitigate long-term negative impacts on EF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Lateral violence occurs when oppressed group members take out their anger and frustrations, due to their experiences of oppression, on members of their own group. It is common among Indigenous people, including Aboriginal Australians. Limited literature exists on the holistic impacts of lateral violence on Aboriginal Australians.
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- Culture significantly impacts the social and emotional wellbeing of young urban Aboriginal people in Australia, particularly in the context of recovering from colonization.
- A study utilized Yarning methods to uncover how these individuals experience and perceive the connection between culture and wellbeing, highlighting the importance of relationships, cultural knowledge, and community support.
- Youth shared their stories and strategies for strengthening connections, offering valuable insights for enhancing wellbeing for future generations.
Study Objectives: Sleep disturbance is common in those who experience trauma. In a sample of nontreatment-seeking refugees, we examined the associations between trauma exposure, postmigration stress, sleep symptoms, and posttraumatic psychological symptoms.
Methods: Syrian and Iraqi refugees (n = 86; 51% female; mean age = 45 years) residing in Australia were recruited from the local community.