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ERIC Number: EJ545134
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0893-5394
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"When I Am Lonely the Mountains Call Me": The Impact of Sacred Geography on Navajo Psychological Well Being.
Griffin-Pierce, Trudy
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, v7 n3 p1-10 1997
Explores the extent of Navajos' bond with their homeland. The land is critical to the Navajo world view, which emphasizes harmony and orderly conditions, and plays an essential role in myths and ceremonies. When Navajos leave their homeland to pursue educational or professional endeavors, emotional distress can undermine their success. Includes vignettes about Navajo college students. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Ceremonies, College Students, Emotional Response, Higher Education, Navajo (Nation), Psychological Patterns, Separation Anxiety, Spirituality, Student Adjustment, Traditionalism, Well Being, World Views
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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