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- American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) make up 2.2% of Hawaii's population, yet there's limited understanding of their mental health, especially in youth.
- The study analyzed 7,214 cases from 1992-1996, comparing AI/AN adolescents with non-AI/AN peers on demographic and mental health factors.
- Findings indicate that AI/AN youth are more receptive to diverse social-emotional support, typically belong to non-traditional families with fewer social connections, and face greater risks for academic and mental health challenges, particularly among those of mixed AI/AN and Native Hawaiian heritage.
Article Abstract
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) constitute 2.2% of Hawai'i's population. Unfortunately, very little is known about the mental health of AI/AN youth in Hawai'i. The purpose of this study (N = 7,214; 1992-1996) was to describe AI/AN adolescents versus non-AI/AN youth regarding demographic, social, and mental health variables. The results suggested that AI/AN adolescents were more open to different types of social-emotional supports, had relatively more non-traditional families with a smaller social network, and may be more vulnerable to academic and health difficulties, with particular risk for mental health issues for mixed AI/AN-Native Hawaiians. Implications are discussed, including intervention, socio-political issues, and future research.
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