Chokka-Chaffa' Kilimpi', Chikashshiyaakni' Kilimpi': strong family, strong nation.
To encourage the health and well-being of American Indian (AI) communities, it is first necessary to understand the meaning of health for particular tribes. As such, this investigation reports on the meaning of health and well-being for Chickasaw families. Findings from this investigation additionally highlight ways in which characteristics of strong Chickasaw families are both similar to and different from those of other AI tribes. Implications for science and practice are discussed.
Department of Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, PHSC 728, 601 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK 73019, USA. zermarie@ou.edu
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Deacon
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Pendley
Waymon R
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Hinson
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Hinson
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003469:Culture; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology*; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D009825:Oklahoma