Joanne Bryant, Reuben Bolt, Kacey Martin, Mitchell Beadman, Michael Doyle, Carla Treloar, Stephen Bell, Dean Murphy, Christy Newman, Annette Browne, Peter Aggleton, Karen Beetson, Megan Brooks, Jessica Wilms, Bronwyn Leece, Linda Stanbury, Jessica Botfield, Ben Davis, Simon Graham
This paper describes the strategies used by Aboriginal young people to build positive relationships and sexual wellbeing. It does so to counter the risk-focussed narratives present in much existing research and to showcase the resourcefulness of Aboriginal young people. We used peer-interview methods to collect qualitative data from 52 Aboriginal young people living in western Sydney, Australia. Participants reported a strong desire to stay safe and healthy in their sexual relationships and to achieve this they relied heavily on oral communication and yarning strategies...
September 23, 2023: Culture, Health & Sexuality