Identifying success factors and impacts of social and emotional well-being programmes for First Nations youth in Australia: a scoping review protocol

Introduction Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth hold central roles in the preservation and transmission of cultural knowledge, community leadership and Australia's social and political future. Fostering youth well-being is essential in the context of historical, social and political impacts of colonisation.

Social and emotional well-being (SEWB) is a holistic concept grounded in First Nations worldviews, encompassing connections to country, culture, spirituality, family, community, body and mind. Many programmes aim to support SEWB among First Nations youth; however, evidence describing programme success factors outcomes remains fragmented and is often shaped by Western-centric methodologies.

This protocol outlines a culturally responsive scoping review that will map success factors and SEWB impacts of programmes delivered in Australia for First Nations youth aged 10 - 18 years that is designed to be undertaken collaboratively with First Nations people and non-Indigenous allies.