Applying a cultural models approach to American Indian substance dependency research.

Full Abstract

The cognitive anthropological method of deriving cultural models from ethnographic discourse analysis is illustrated in relation to case studies yielding nativistic insights regarding American Indian substance dependency and recovery. Discussion focuses on the broader applicability and local community relevance of incorporating cultural models directly into the design and implementation of prevention and intervention programs. Such an approach may benefit local community cultural revitalization efforts while enhancing the cultural relevance and effectiveness of substance abuse programs.

Author information

Author/s: Watts, L K (LK);

Affiliation: Department of Anthropology, University of Colorado--Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: American Indian and Alaska native mental health research (Online) (Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2001-; vol 10 (issue 1) : pp 34-50

Dates: Created 2001/08/02; Completed 2002/02/12; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 11484152, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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