PSYC 307 Lecture Notes - Lecture 30: Musqueam Indian Band, Built Environment, Natural Environment
Document Summary
Culture plays a role in health and well-being. First nation"s relationship with the land is more than physical, but also social, health, spiritual benefit. Previous western conceptualization are not cultural-specific and restrict the definition. Focus on the narrative but not on the border consequence or what the result mean to the indigenous people or how to help them. Social factors that influence one"s health and well-being. Affect access to health care and health outcome. More time and better resources to recover. Difference in sense of person control over life and health imply health. Socially connected -- less isolated -- felt more supported -- in a state of better mental wellbeing. Any connection of people that you feel close to. Identity or perceived identity from someone"s pov. More likely to be subjected to pollution and unhealthy physical environment. How these determinants have impact the health of indigenous people in canada. Not territory that passed hands due to treaties or consent.
