Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders’ Identity and Housing Status: The Impact on Historical Trauma and Perceived Stress

Tessa Palafu (), Danielle L. Carreira Ching, Veronica M. Acosta, Scott K. Okamoto and Kelsie H. Okamura
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Tessa Palafu: The Baker Center for Children and Families, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02120, USA
Danielle L. Carreira Ching: The Baker Center for Children and Families, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02120, USA
Veronica M. Acosta: Department of Psychology, Hawai‘i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Scott K. Okamoto: Population Sciences in the Pacific Program, University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Kelsie H. Okamura: The Baker Center for Children and Families, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02120, USA

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 9, 1-13

Abstract: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) are overrepresented in Hawai‘i’s houseless population. Indigenous populations, such as NHPIs, may encounter experiences of historical trauma that impact their well-being. This original research project examines how NHPI identity and houselessness compound to affect the perceived stress and historical trauma of transition-aged youth. Fifty-one participants aged 18 to 24 ( M = 21.37, SD = 1.93) completed a survey that included the historical traumatic events scale, historical loss scale, perceived stress scale, and a demographic questionnaire. Over half ( n = 26, 51.0%) of the participants identified as NHPI. A two-way ANOVA indicated a non-significant effect of NHPI identity and housing status on perceived stress. However, housed participants scored significantly higher than participants experiencing houselessness on the historical traumatic events scale ( p = 0.006). Our findings elucidate the role of knowledge in the experience of historical trauma. Further results, limitations, and future directions are offered.

Keywords: historical trauma; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander health; homeless youth; subjective stress; health status disparities; resilience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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