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The qasgiq model as an indigenous intervention

Using the cultural logic of contexts to build protective factors for Alaska Native suicide and alcohol misuse prevention

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ID12475702
AuthorsRasmu (0000-0001-5573-0463, University of Alaska Fairbanks, corresponding author), Stacy M Rasmus, Edison J Trickett (0000-0002-5757-2259, University of Miami), Billy Charles (University of Alaska Fairbanks), Simeon John (0000-0002-1062-0188, University of Alaska Fairbanks), J Allen (0000-0002-5567-6302, Neurobehavioral Systems)
Year2019
Volume25
Issue1
Pages44-54
Publication date2019-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1099-9809 • E-ISSN: 1939-0106
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/cdp0000243
PMID30714766
OpenAlexW2912148005
LanguageEN
Citations received35
References cited29

The intervention, the Qungasvik (phonetic: koo ngaz vik; "tools for life") intervention, is organized and delivered through a Yup'ik Alaska Native process the communities term qasgiq (phonetic: kuz gik; "communal house"). We describe a theory of change framework built around the qasgiq model and explore ways this Indigenous intervention mobilizes aspects of traditional Yup'ik cultural logic to deliver strengths-based interventions for Yup'ik youth. This framework encompasses both an IK theory-driven intervention implementation schema and an IK approach to knowledge production. This intervention and its framework provide a set of recommendations to guide researchers and Indigenous communities who seek to create Indigenously informed and locally sustainable strategies for the promotion of health and well-being. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)

Argument (complex analysis · Indigenous · Indigenous culture · Intervention (counseling · Narrative · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Sociology · Traditional knowledge · Community Health and Development · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights · Indigenous Studies and Ecology · Medicine · Psychology · Ecology

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Citations per year5
Citation span2019 - 2026 (8)
Citation velocitycurrent
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