Decolonizing Aging Research and Practice
Author Information
Author(s): Thompson Lena, Kim Steffi, Lewis Jordan
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
Engaging Indigenous people and perspectives in the research process enhances the relevance and sustainability of research.
Conclusion
The symposium aims to present research that applies Indigenous perspectives to improve research and program implementation for Indigenous communities.
Supporting Evidence
- The symposium highlights projects that apply Indigenous and non-Western perspectives.
- There is a significant gap in research implementation for Indigenous communities.
- Community-engaged approaches enhance the connectedness of Indigenous people to research.
Takeaway
This study shows that including Indigenous voices in research helps make the findings more useful and fair for everyone involved.
Methodology
The symposium presents methodologies and protocols that focus on community-engaged, strengths-based approaches.
Potential Biases
Institutions have often been the primary beneficiaries of research conducted on Indigenous communities.
Limitations
There is a lack of involvement of Indigenous people in research and a lack of Indigenous-focused research.
Participant Demographics
Indigenous people and communities.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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