Browsing by Author "Satele P"

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    Decolonising Qualitative Analysis: Collectively Weaving Understanding Using Talanoa and Fa’afaletui Pacific-Indigenous Research Methods
    (SAGE Publications, 2024-01-01) Mafile’o T; Vaka S; Leau K; Satele P; Alefaio-Tugia S
    Sense-making processes shape the messages and impacts of qualitative research. Using qualitative data analysis methods embedded within a Pacific-Indigenous research paradigm decolonises research. This article discusses the Pacific-Indigenous data analysis processes of talanoa and fa’afaletui employed within a study of Pacific elder care in Aotearoa New Zealand, conducted by scholars of Pacific/Moana heritage. While research literature has primarily identified talanoa and fa’afaletui as data collection methods, we discuss our use of talanoa and fa’afaletui as methods of analysis. Talanoa and fa’afaletui were engaged as collective processes of orality weaving understanding from the researchers’ lived experiences and navigating across languages. Enhancing authenticity and actionability are identified as benefits of talanoa and fa’afaletui collective data analysis. Considerations for implementing these methods are language, logistics and location.
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    Talanoa Participatory - Impact Evaluation A Pacific Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Programme Developed by Affirming Works (AW)
    (2023-07-03) Alefaio-Tugia S; Ioane J; Satele P; Satele J; Naepi M
    Aotearoa New Zealand has a diverse population, including a significant Pacific community. Unfortunately, some Pacific youth are susceptible to gang involvement due to socio-economic factors, limited educational opportunities, and feelings of disconnection. This report details community-led efforts through a localised place-based strategy for the prevention of Pacific youth gang involvement in Otara, South Auckland New Zealand. The Pacific community faces unique challenges that contribute to gang membership among its youth population. To capture the complexities of this diverse cultural community, this report co-created and termed Talanoa (Pacific indigenous approach to dialogue) participatory-impact evaluation, as a culturally-responsive approach to examining the Affirming Works (AW) place-based initiative on youth gang prevention. Research and literature on youth gang prevention in Aotearoa NZ is scarce, this report provides a cohesive and current account of research available as a starting point. An overview of Pacific youth in Aotearoa NZ as part of the broader history of Pacific peoples migration, brings to light current socio-cultural challenges experienced by new generations of the Pacific diaspora living in Aotearoa. It also emphasizes how Pacific-Indigenous cultural values embedded in community-led initiatives can help to resolve tensions such as identity development, that is at the core of Pacific youth wellbeing. The global influence of gangs is undeniable as is the history of NZ gangs with its impact on society. It highlights the rise of youth gangs with a specific focus on South Auckland and provides an overview of global and local gang prevention and intervention initiatives. It draws on books, publications, journal articles and grey literature to set the context of youth gang prevention and intervention in Aotearoa New Zealand, within which the Affirming Works (AW) placed-based initiative is developed and situated.