A comparison of time Ojibway adolescents spent with parents/elders in the 1930s and 1980s.

Abstract

This study compared quantity and quality of family time spent with parents/elders by American Indian Ojibway adolescents (ages 12-18) in the 1980s to Ojibway adults (ages 55-70) who were adolescents in the 1930s. Results indicated that 1980s adolescents spent an average of 12.5 hours per week with parents/elders compared to 62 hours per week indicated by respondents who were adolescents in the 1930s. The 1980s adolescents reported significantly more adult substance use and family abuse within their homes, and indicated significantly less favorable well-being responses than 1930s adolescents.