Research
Neural
The use of Kaupapa Māori principles contributed to improvements in physical and mental wellbeing.
Incorporating cultural values into fitness programmes can enhance participant wellbeing.
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The improvements in physical and mental wellbeing are thought to have stemmed, in part, from the use of Kaupapa Māori principles.
Why this rating
The study's design and outcomes suggest a strong connection between cultural principles and wellbeing.
Source
Ngātiwai Whakapakari Tinana: strengthening bodies through a Kaupapa Māori fitness and exercise programme
Kyle Eggleton et al. · Journal of Primary Health Care · 2018
cohort · n=93Cited 11×
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