Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Volume
20
Journal
Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work
First Page
275
Last Page
296
URL with Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2011.622199
Abstract
The historical exploitation experienced by indigenous people in the United States has left a number of negative legacies, including dis- trust toward research. This distrust poses a barrier to progress made through culturally sensitive research. Given the complex history of research with indigenous groups, the purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to illuminate the lived experiences of both indigenous and non-indigenous researchers conducting cul- turally competent research with indigenous people. Interviews from 13 social science research experts revealed 6 underlying themes about their research with indigenous people, including respect and commitment, mutual trust, affirmation, harmony among multiple worldviews, responsibility, and spiritual/personal growth.
