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A New Paradigm for Assessing the Relationship Between Indigenous Wellbeing and Health: A Meta-analytical Study of Critical Factors in a Global Context

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  • Sumita Biswas

    (Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad)

  • Rashmi Singh

    (Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad)

  • Niladri Das

    (Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad)

Abstract

Indigenous people experience health inequalities across the continuum of health services all over the world. A limited number of meta-analyses are available on indigenous wellbeing. This study contributes to the existing literature by exploring the relationship between indigenous wellbeing and health through meta-analysis. A random effect size of 27 independent samples is analyzed. From the 96 effect size, a significant positive relationship is observed between indigenous wellbeing and health (r = 0.07). Moderator analysis showed a significant effect of journal rank, the country's development status, and gender on the relationship between indigenous wellbeing and health. The meta-analysis indicates a significant relationship between indigenous wellbeing and health, migration, education, community, quality of life, and occupation. A definite conclusion on these outcomes is challenging to infer due to limited studies. Limitations include cross-sectional design and disparities in data collection techniques. Research suggests that a strengths-based approach can be a highly effective method for changing narratives of indigenous health. Moreover, it provides an alternative way to deal with health issues affecting indigenous people.

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  • Sumita Biswas & Rashmi Singh & Niladri Das, 2025. "A New Paradigm for Assessing the Relationship Between Indigenous Wellbeing and Health: A Meta-analytical Study of Critical Factors in a Global Context," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 176(1), pages 257-286, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:176:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s11205-024-03446-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-024-03446-0
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