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Article

Decolonising Psychology: Validating Social and Emotional Wellbeing

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Pages 316-325 | Received 19 Jul 2017, Published online: 12 Nov 2020
 

Abstract

Objective

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) is a multifaceted concept that acknowledges that a person's wellbeing is determined by a range of inter‐related domains: body, mind and emotions, family and kinship, community, culture, Country, and spirituality. This paper explores the meaning of these seven domains of SEWB.

Method

A thematic analysis of qualitative data obtained from the National Empowerment Project (NEP) was conducted, along with a literature review of each domain.

Results

Findings from the NEP, together with relevant literature, indicate that implementing strategies that focus on strengthening SEWB is important for individual, family, and community wellbeing. Addressing the social determinants of Indigenous disadvantage is also shown to have an important role in strengthening the SEWB of individuals, families, and communities.

Conclusion

It is important for all practitioners and policymakers involved with improving Indigenous health to recognise the seven inter‐related domains of SEWB and to acknowledge and support people in addressing the social determinants of wellbeing.

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