Aspects of Wellbeing for Indigenous Youth in CANZUS Countries: A Systematic Review

Kate Anderson (), Elaina Elder-Robinson, Alana Gall, Khwanruethai Ngampromwongse, Michele Connolly, Angeline Letendre, Esther Willing, Zaine Akuhata-Huntington, Kirsten Howard, Michelle Dickson and Gail Garvey
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Kate Anderson: School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
Elaina Elder-Robinson: School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
Alana Gall: School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
Khwanruethai Ngampromwongse: School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
Michele Connolly: International Group for Indigenous Health Statistics, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
Angeline Letendre: Alberta Cancer Prevention Legacy Fund, Population, Public and Indigenous Health, Alberta Health Services, 102 Anderson Hall, 10959 102 ST NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V9, Canada
Esther Willing: Kōhatu–Centre for Hauora Māori, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
Zaine Akuhata-Huntington: Kōhatu–Centre for Hauora Māori, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
Kirsten Howard: School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
Michelle Dickson: School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
Gail Garvey: School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 20, 1-44

Abstract: Indigenous children and young people (hereafter youth) across CANZUS nations embody a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. Despite the immense challenges facing these youth, many harness cultural and personal strengths to protect and promote their wellbeing. To support this for all youth, it is critical to understand what contributes to their wellbeing. This review aims to identify components contributing to wellbeing for Indigenous youth in CANZUS nations. Five databases were searched from inception to August 2022. Papers were eligible if they: focused on Indigenous youth in CANZUS nations; included views of youth or proxies; and focused on at least one aspect of wellbeing. We identified 105 articles for inclusion (Canada n = 42, Australia n = 27, Aotearoa New Zealand n = 8, USA n = 28) and our analysis revealed a range of thematic areas within each nation that impact wellbeing for Indigenous youth. Findings highlight the unique challenges facing Indigenous youth, as well as their immense capacity to harness cultural and personal strengths to navigate into an uncertain future. The commonalities of Indigenous youth wellbeing across these nations provide valuable insights into how information and approaches can be shared across borders to the benefit of all Indigenous youth and future generations.

Keywords: Indigenous health and wellbeing; First Nations; Indigenous peoples; wellbeing; culture; quality of life; QoL (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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