Pacific youth, acculturation and identity: The relationship between ethnic identity and well-being - new directions for research

Manuela, Sam; Anae, Melani

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“…This article documents Kiribati and Tuvaluan migration journeys to Aotearoa New Zealand in the context of climate change. We bring migration with dignity into conversation with tales of Oceanic voyaging, echoing the move to place Pacific knowledge systems at the centre of psychological research (e.g., Lala, 2015;Manuela & Anae, 2017;Panapa, 2012;Yates et al, 2021). While dominant modes of psychology tend to prioritise Eurocentric understandings of well-being, which emphasise an individualised, reductionist separation of oneself from the environment, Pacific psychologies generally view well-being as interconnected to all aspects of life (Johnson et al, 2021;Ponton, 2018).…”

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“There's so much more to that sinking island!”—Restorying migration from Kiribati and Tuvalu to Aotearoa New Zealand

Yates

Groot

Manuela

et al. 2022

Journal Community Psychology

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Background and Aims Many Pacific people are considering cross‐border mobility in response to the climate crisis, despite exclusion from international protection frameworks. The ‘Migration with dignity’ concept facilitates immigration within existing laws but without host government support. Through the metaphor of Pacific navigation, we explore the role of dignity in the lives of I‐Kiribati and Tuvaluans in Aotearoa New Zealand. Methods Combining talanoa (pacific research method) with I‐Kiribati and Tuvaluan community members, alongside critical community psychology and thematic analysis, we depict climate mobility as a wa or vaka moana (ocean‐going canoes) journey. Analysis Participants are expert navigators, navigating immigration obstacles to (re)grow their roots in Aotearoa New Zealand before charting a course for future generations to thrive. They draw strength from culture and community to overcome the adversity of precarious living and visa non‐recognition. Conclusion Reconceptualising climate mobility through a Pacific lens imagines both dignity and cultural preservation as possible, despite the indignities and limitations of socio‐political systems and protections for climate migrants.

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“There's so much more to that sinking island!”—Restorying migration from Kiribati and Tuvalu to Aotearoa New Zealand

Yates

Groot

Manuela

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Journal Community Psychology

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“…Whānau forms the foundation of the Fonofale model, emphasising the importance of relationships, whānau and community for the child's wellbeing. The roof of the fale represents a person's cultural identity (Manuela & Anae, 2017). The model depicts the foundation of the Fale as representing a stable system of support that buffers the effects of any social and economic challenges the child may face (Matenga-Ikihele et al, 2021).…”

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“…The Fonofale model promotes traditional practices such as dance, music, storytelling, and language to develop a strong sense of cultural pride in the child, and a feeling of belonging in their cultural community. This sense of self, inclusive of holistic wellbeing, can be utilised to change unwanted behaviours (Matenga-Ikihele et al, 2021), improve academic achievement and encourage prosocial behaviour (Manuela & Anae, 2017).…”

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The Relationship between Head Injury and Behaviour Problems for Children in Aotearoa New Zealand: The Impact of Individual, Whānau and Societal Factors

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Mā te kimi ka kite, Mā te kite ka mōhio, Mā te mōhio ka Mārama Seek and discover. Discover and know. Know and become enlightened (Tamaiti, 2022).Both head injuries and behaviour problems can have significant consequences for children as they grow up, impacting the child, their whānau, and the wider community. Despite head injury being the leading cause of childhood death worldwide, and behaviour problems being the main reason children are referred to mental health services, the relationship between head injury and behaviour problems over time are not well understood, with contradictory findings in current research.This thesis investigated the longitudinal relationship between head injury and behaviour problems in children aged 2-8 years within Aotearoa New Zealand, based on data from the Growing Up in New Zealand study. Cross-lagged path analyses explored the direction and strength of the relationships between head injury and behaviour problems across time. In addition, this study also controlled for the impact of individual, whānau and societal factors on these relationships, paying particular attention to the disparities in outcomes for Māori and Pacific children, who are overrepresented in statistics relating to head injury and behaviour problems.The findings provide evidence linking head injuries in children to an increased risk of behaviour problems over time, with variations based on injury timing and severity. Interestingly biological sex does not play a role in those variations. The findings also highlight that the relationships between head injury and behaviour problems change over time, when controlling for multilevel cumulative risk factors and vary between ethnic groups. Additionally, the study identifies authoritative and permissive parenting styles as protective factors against behaviour problems in children with head injuries.The outcomes of this study present a remarkable opportunity to enhance community awareness and comprehension of the intricate connections between head trauma and behavioural issues among children. Such knowledge has the potential to inform the design of effective interventions to improve child well-being and offer policy recommendations aimed at enhancing quality of life for whānau and their children. Moreover, this research can provide insight into the development of culturally sensitive intervention approaches tailored to the needs of diverse community groups.Papata pē, ka na’e lalangaIt may be coarse in texture, but it was woven (About – Pasifika Families, n.d.).

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A demographic analysis of developmental assets, misconduct behaviours, and depression among New Zealand youth in mentoring relationships

Kiadarbandsari,

Fa’alau

2024

Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand

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Pacific youth, acculturation and identity: The relationship between ethnic identity and well-being - new directions for research

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“There's so much more to that sinking island!”—Restorying migration from Kiribati and Tuvalu to Aotearoa New Zealand

“There's so much more to that sinking island!”—Restorying migration from Kiribati and Tuvalu to Aotearoa New Zealand

The Relationship between Head Injury and Behaviour Problems for Children in Aotearoa New Zealand: The Impact of Individual, Whānau and Societal Factors

A demographic analysis of developmental assets, misconduct behaviours, and depression among New Zealand youth in mentoring relationships

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