Book chapter
Social Determinants of Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice, pp.93-112
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research/Kulunga Research Network, in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, 2nd
2014
Abstract
This chapter explores current understandings of the social determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing and its development. We show that the determinants of this wellbeing are multiple, interconnected, and develop and act across the lifecourse from conception to late life. This chapter firstly focuses on the theoretical frameworks linking social factors to health and their applicability in Aboriginal population contexts. It then examines how social and emotional wellbeing develops in individuals, with a specific focus on the broad mechanisms that prompt, facilitate or constrain social and emotional wellbeing in all individuals. The chapter then discusses the social determinants and processes that pose a risk to the development of poor outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as the factors that promote or protect positive wellbeing. We highlight that there are a unique set of protective factors contained within Indigenous cultures and communities that serve as sources of strength and resilience.
It should be noted that this chapter primarily examines and refers to ‘social and emotional wellbeing’, as opposed to the terms ‘mental health’ or ‘mental illness’. The social and emotional wellbeing concept reflects the broader, holistic view of health that is an intrinsic part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (herein referred to as ‘Aboriginal’) culture. It recognises the importance of connection to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family and community, and how these affect individual’s wellbeing.
Details
- Title
- Social Determinants of Social and Emotional Wellbeing
- Authors/Creators
- Stephen R. Zubrick - The Kids Research Institute AustraliaCarrington Shepherd - Murdoch University, Ngangk Yira Institute for ChangePat Dudgeon - The University of Western AustraliaGraham Gee - Murdoch Children's Research InstituteY. Paradies - Deakin UniversityClair Scrine - The Kids Research Institute AustraliaRoz Walker - Murdoch University, Ngangk Yira Institute for Change
- Contributors
- Pat Dudgeon (Editor) - The University of Western AustraliaHELEN M. Milroy (Editor) - The University of Western AustraliaRoz Walker (Editor) - Murdoch University, Ngangk Yira Institute for Change
- Publication Details
- Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice, pp.93-112
- Publisher
- Telethon Institute for Child Health Research/Kulunga Research Network, in collaboration with the University of Western Australia
- Edition
- 2nd
- Identifiers
- 991005687460007891
- Copyright
- © Commonwealth of Australia 2014
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Ngangk Yira Institute for Change
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
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