Citation

Mykota DB, Schwean VL. Can. J. Sch. Psychol. 2006; 21(1-2): 4-17.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0829573506297796

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In this study the authors sought to examine the determinants of psychological well-being and risk in First Nation students residing in their home community. The participant sample was drawn from students who resided in a First Nation community and were served by their tribal council in a central western province. All students, Grades 1 to 12, who were registered in a First Nation or provincial school were included. The results of the study indicate that, because academic performance continues to be such a strong predictor of psychosocial well-being, it underscores the importance of the school as an ameliorative factor in the prevention and treatment of behavioral problems. Given this finding, the authors recognize the significance of intervention as a preventive measure for all age groups and the responsibility of federal and provincial funding agencies to continue to make available appropriate educational resources to First Nation communities.

Language: en