Impacts of Intratribal Diversity on Services for Urban American Indian Elders
2024
Impacts of Intratribal Diversity on Services for Urban American Indian Elders
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Author Information
Author(s): Holley Lyn, Polk Donna
Primary Institution: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Conclusion
The study highlights the challenges of serving urban Native American elders from diverse tribal backgrounds and suggests methods for improving service delivery.
Supporting Evidence
- Urban Native Americans often have diverse beliefs and practices that can lead to conflicts.
- Only one ethno-specific services center exists for older persons in the studied city.
- Literature on services for Native Americans is growing but lacks focus on urban settings.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different Native American tribes in a city have unique beliefs and practices, which can make it hard to provide services for older people from these tribes.
Methodology
Analysis of interviews with leadership team members serving Native American Indian elders.
Limitations
The study focuses on a single urban area and may not represent all urban Native American populations.
Participant Demographics
Members of various tribes living in a mid-size American city.
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