Discuss how the relationship between connection to Country and health outcomes can work as a protective factor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. (5 marks)
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*PEEL – Solution is structured using separate PEEL methods for each side of the argument; [P] Identify the point, [E] expand on the point with a link to question asked, [Ev] apply evidence/examples, [L] linking sentence back to question.
- [P] On one hand, connection to Country provides holistic health benefits.
- [E] This approach offers protection across physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing simultaneously.
- [Ev] ABS data shows ATSI youth on traditional Country report better self-rated health outcomes.
- [L] This demonstrates Country connection as an important protective factor.
- [P] From one perspective, cultural activities on Country strengthen resilience.
- [E] Young people gain mental health protection through ceremonies, bush tucker gathering and storytelling.
- [Ev] These practices can reduce psychological distress by providing ATSI youth with identity and belonging.
- [L] A key advantage is how traditional activities directly support youth wellbeing
- [P] Conversely, barriers to Country such as living in urban areas can create significant negative influences on health.
- [E] This raises the issue of ATSI youth needing economic necessities such as education and jobs, that are more accessible in cities. This reality separates them from Country.
- [Ev] Compounding this problem, a majority of ATSI young people now live in cities, limiting their traditional connections.
- [L] In summary, despite the obvious health benefits of connection to Country, economic realities prevent many ATSI youth from accessing its protective factors.
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*PEEL – Solution is structured using separate PEEL methods for each side of the argument; [P] Identify the point, [E] expand on the point with a link to question asked, [Ev] apply evidence/examples, [L] linking sentence back to question.
- [P] On one hand, connection to Country provides holistic health benefits.
- [E] This approach offers protection across physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing simultaneously.
- [Ev] ABS data shows ATSI youth on traditional Country report better self-rated health outcomes.
- [L] This demonstrates Country connection as an important protective factor.
- [P] From one perspective, cultural activities on Country strengthen resilience.
- [E] Young people gain mental health protection through ceremonies, bush tucker gathering and storytelling.
- [Ev] These practices can reduce psychological distress by providing ATSI youth with identity and belonging.
- [L] A key advantage is how traditional activities directly support youth wellbeing
- [P] Conversely, barriers to Country such as living in urban areas can create significant negative influences on health.
- [E] This raises the issue of ATSI youth needing economic necessities such as education and jobs, that are more accessible in cities. This reality separates them from Country.
- [Ev] Compounding this problem, a majority of ATSI young people now live in cities, limiting their traditional connections.
- [L] In summary, despite the obvious health benefits of connection to Country, economic realities prevent many ATSI youth from accessing its protective factors.