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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: The purposes of the study were to use Dance Dance Revolution, an interactive software, to promote a healthy lifestyle among Native American youth and to assess the effectiveness of the treatment to lower BMI. Participant ages ranged from 6-16 years, and enrollments varied for 12 week sessions held in Summer, Fall, and Spring. Over time, changes in sample size and sporadic attendance to engage with the interactive software created research problems including data collection and analysis. Given the limitations of data, generalizations are not possible. However, there is evidence that continuous participation in such an intervention can have an effect on lowering BMI, hence affecting weight loss. A valuable research lesson was learned. A structured intervention may be at odds with persistent participation and retention of Native American youth. A cultural paradigm which values interdependence of relations takes precedence in most “self” endeavors. Decisions made are superseded by other relevant cultural activities. The implication for research is that cultural factors prove difficult to anticipate; however it is necessary to consider them when implementing interventions with Native American youth. A sensitive eco cultural participatory approach in collaboration with the tribal community must be used for insuring success. |
| Keywords: Native American, youth, obesity, interactive software, culture, values |
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