Suzanne Christopher1. 1. Department of Health and Human Development, Montana State University, Boseman, MT 59717, USA. suzanne@montana.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In this article, I discuss factors that may affect working relationships between non-Indian researchers and Native American individuals and communities and give recommendations for conducting successful research. METHODS: I describe 7 factors including Native American communities must receive information back from researchers and have access to data collected from them, researchers must address assets and broader social issues, and researchers must place the needs of the community ahead of their own interests. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Carrying through on the recommendations will make for more effective, culturally appropriate research.
BACKGROUND: In this article, I discuss factors that may affect working relationships between non-Indian researchers and Native American individuals and communities and give recommendations for conducting successful research. METHODS: I describe 7 factors including Native American communities must receive information back from researchers and have access to data collected from them, researchers must address assets and broader social issues, and researchers must place the needs of the community ahead of their own interests. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Carrying through on the recommendations will make for more effective, culturally appropriate research.
Authors: Suzanne Christopher; Robin Saha; Paul Lachapelle; Derek Jennings; Yoshiko Colclough; Clarice Cooper; Crescentia Cummins; Margaret J Eggers; Kris Fourstar; Kari Harris; Sandra W Kuntz; Victoria Lafromboise; Deborah Laveaux; Tracie McDonald; James Real Bird; Elizabeth Rink; Lennie Webster Journal: Fam Community Health Date: 2011 Jul-Sep
Authors: Amy V Groom; Cheyenne Jim; Mic Laroque; Cheryl Mason; Joe McLaughlin; Lisa Neel; Terry Powell; Thomas Weiser; Ralph T Bryan Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2009-05-21 Impact factor: 9.308
Authors: Suzanne Christopher; Vanessa Watts; Alma Knows His Gun McCormick; Sara Young Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2008-06-12 Impact factor: 9.308