Review Article

Protective and risk factors for social and emotional well-being of Indigenous children and adolescents: A rapid review

DOI: 10.2989/17280583.2024.2385307
Author(s): Nelsensius Klau Fauk Torrens University Australia, Australia, Elsa Dent Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Australia, Paul Aylward Torrens University Australia, Australia, Paul Russell Ward Torrens University Australia, Australia, Jessica Tyndall Torrens University Australia, Australia, Lesli Kirwan Torrens University Australia, Australia, Lillian Mwanri Torrens University Australia, Australia,

Abstract

Background: Indigenous children and adolescents experience life circumstances that significantly affect their social and emotional well-being (SEWB) and limit their capacity to fulfil their potential. This contributes to inequities in health, education, employment, and justice system involvement.

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