The Elders' Resilience Curriculum
- Conditions
- Suicidal Ideation
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Elders' Resilience Curriculum
- Registration Number
- NCT06045273
- Lead Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Brief Summary
The overall goal of this research is to better understand if and how the Elders' Resilience Curriculum (ERC), a culturally grounded, school-based upstream suicide prevention program taught by White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Elders to youth, promotes connectedness, cultural strengths, and reasons for living among American Indian youth.
- Detailed Description
The overall goal of this research is to better understand if and how the Elders' Resilience Curriculum (ERC), a culturally grounded, school-based upstream suicide prevention program taught by White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Elders to youth, promotes connectedness, cultural strengths, and reasons for living among American Indian youth. Prior to this trial, the investigators collaborated with WMAT research partners to gather qualitative data to identify key protective factors and core components of the ERC. After identifying key protective factors and core components of the ERC, the investigators developed a culturally adapted assessment battery and theoretical model to assess the ERC. This study works with White Mountain Apache tribal community partners to collaboratively pilot test a rigorous evaluation of the ERC.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 73
- Ages 9-14 years
- Enrolled in a school where the Elders' Resilience Curriculum is delivered
- Participating in the Elders' Resilience Curriculum Program
- Parent/Guardian objection to youth participation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Elders' Resilience Curriculum Recipients Elders' Resilience Curriculum Youth aged 9-14 who receive the Elders' Resilience Curriculum
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in cultural connectedness as assessed by the Cultural Connectedness Scale - Short Form Baseline, 12 weeks, 34 weeks The Cultural Connectedness Scale-short version is a 9-item self-report measure that assesses connection to cultural identity, traditions, and spirituality among First Nations youth. Responses vary - five questions are yes/no, three questions range from 0 (disagree) to 2 (agree) and the last question ask about frequency, ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (every day). Higher agreement (i.e., "yes" or "agree" responses) indicate greater levels of cultural connectedness.
Change in reasons for life as assessed by the Reasons for Life Scale Baseline, 12 weeks, 34 weeks 11 self-report items from the Reasons for Life scale, measures beliefs and experiences that make youth feel like life is enjoyable, worthwhile, and meaningful. Responses range from 0 (not at all) to 2 (a lot) with higher scores indicating more reasons for life.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in awareness of connectedness as assessed by the Awareness of Connectedness Scale Baseline, 12 weeks, 34 weeks The Awareness of Connectedness Scale is a 12-item self-report measure that evaluates awareness of connection with self, family, community, and the natural environment. Responses range from 0 (not at all) to 2 (a lot) with higher scores representing greater levels of awareness of connectedness.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
CIH Whiteriver Office
🇺🇸Whiteriver, Arizona, United States