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Indigenous standpoint theory as a theoretical framework for decolonizing social science health research with American Indian communities

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Cox, Genevieve R, FireMoon, Paula, Anastario, Michael P, Ricker, Adriann, Escarcega-Growing Thunder, Ramey, Baldwin, Julie A, Rink, Elizabeth·2021·AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples
DOI 10.1177/11771801211042019PMC PMC11046738
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Theoretical frameworks rooted in Western knowledge claims utilized for public health research in the social sciences are not inclusive of American Indian communities. Developed by Indigenous researchers, Indigenous standpoint theory builds from and moves beyond Western theoretical frameworks. We argue that using Indigenous standpoint theory in partnership with American Indian communities works to decolonize research related to American Indian health in the social sciences and combats the effects of colonization in three ways. First, Indigenous standpoint theory aids in interpreting how the intersections unique to American Indians including the effects of colonization, tribal and other identities, and cultural context are linked to structural inequalities for American Indian communities. Second, Indigenous standpoint theory integrates Indigenous ways of knowing with Western research orientations and methodologies in a collaborative process that works to decolonize social science research for American Indians. Third, Indigenous standpoint theory promotes direct application of research benefits to American Indian communities.

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  • Direct comparisons between western and Indigenous research have demonstrated that Indigenous research is equally as valid if not more contextually and culturally salient than western research.

    “Importantly, direct comparisons between western and Indigenous research have demonstrated that Indigenous research is equally as valid if not more contextually and culturally salient than western research (Braun et al., 2014; Cox et al., 2021; Dadich et al., 2019; Mohatt et al., 2004; Rasmus, 2014; Saini, 2012).”

    From Indigenous Elder-centered methodology: research that decolonizes and indigenizes (2023) · cites this paper as Cox et al., 2021

    The Introduction (page not specified) argues that Western research does not adequately address cultural norms in Indigenous communities and that Indigenous approaches center local meanings and context. It does not report direct comparisons demonstrating equal validity or greater cultural salience, so the claim overstates what this source establishes. (LLM, conf=0.87)

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  • The goal of those who employ CBPR is research that results in action, social transformation, and positive change such as policy change, program development, allocation of funds, community empowerment, and mobilization.

    “The goal of those who employ CBPR is research that results in action, social transformation, and positive change (Baum et al., 2006; Cox et al., 2021), such as policy change, program development, allocation of funds, community empowerment, and mobilization.”

    From Indigenous Elder-centered methodology: research that decolonizes and indigenizes (2023) · cites this paper as Cox et al., 2021

    The Introduction describes CBPR as giving Indigenous communities authority over research and helping decolonize it; the Discussion links community-centered research to building community capacity and resources. These passages support community benefit and empowerment, but do not state the broader goal of action and social transformation or identify policy change, program development, allocation of funds, and mobilization as its outcomes. No page numbers are available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.82)

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  • The eight key principles of CBPR are applicable and analogous to centering research to the Indigenous Elder and cultural knowledge.

    “The eight key principles of CBPR are also applicable and analogous to centering research to the Indigenous Elder and cultural knowledge:”

    From Indigenous Elder-centered methodology: research that decolonizes and indigenizes (2023) · cites this paper as Cox et al., 2021

    The Introduction says CBPR can give Indigenous communities authority over research and can be used alongside Indigenous standpoint theory; the Conclusion calls for centering Indigenous voices, epistemologies, and cultural contexts. Neither passage identifies eight CBPR principles or specifically connects them to centering research on Indigenous Elders, so those parts of the claim are unsupported. (LLM, conf=0.86)

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  • Research offers a variety of frameworks to decolonize interviews, all of which challenge western academic norms to make space for Indigenous opinions, preferences, and choices.

    “Research (Chilisa, 2019; Cox et al., 2021; Fisher & Ball, 2003; Saini, 2012; Smith, 2021; Wilson, 2008; Wright et al., 2019) offers a variety of frameworks to decolonize interviews, all of which challenge western academic norms to make space for Indigenous opinions, preferences, and choices.”

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    “Research (Chilisa, 2019; Cox et al., 2021; Fisher & Ball, 2003; Saini, 2012; Smith, 2021; Wilson, 2008; Wright et al., 2019) offers a variety of frameworks to decolonize interviews, all of which challenge western academic norms to make space for Indigenous opinions, preferences, and choices.”
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Authors
Cox, G. R., FireMoon, P., Anastario, M. P., Ricker, A., Escarcega-Growing Thunder, R., Baldwin, J. A., & Rink, E.
Affiliations
  • Montana State University (US)
  • Fort Peck Community College (US)
  • Florida International University (US)
  • Adriann Ricker Consulting, USA
  • Department of Language & Culture, Fort Peck Tribes, USA
  • Northern Arizona University (US)
Corresponding author
Cox, Genevieve R
ORCID
Venue
AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2021-08-26
Volume
17
Issue
4
Pages
460-468
ISSN
  • 1174-1740 (ISSN-L)
  • 1177-1801
DOI
10.1177/11771801211042019
PMC
PMC11046738
OpenAlex
W3197046779
Cited by
41
References
9
Citations by year
2026: 18 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 3
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1.80
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • AlterNative An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • Montana State University ScholarWorks (Montana State University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01MD012761)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Decolonial Thought and Epistemologies
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Feminist Epistemology and Gender Studies
Keywords
Indigenous Standpoint Theory, decolonization, Native American health, indigenous knowledge, research collaboration, structural inequality, tribal identity, research benefits, Indigenous research methodologies

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