How to respond to my classmate post For example, to research the cultural conceptualization of "well-being" among the elderly in a remote rural community in Bhutan using an indigenous cultural studies approach, a researcher would immerse themselves in the community. The primary aim would not be to apply a Western well-being scale, but to understand how Bhutanese elders in this specific context define, experience, and strive for well-being in their own terms. This might involve conducting in-depth, semi-structured interviews with elders, community leaders, and caregivers, using local languages and translators if necessary. Participant observation of daily life, rituals, and social interactions would also be key to grasping the nuances of well-being as it is lived (Kim et al., 2006). The researcher might explore local terms, proverbs, or stories related to a good life, happiness, contentment, or suffering. The analysis would focus on identifying indigenous themes and constructing a local model of well-being, perhaps highlighting concepts like spiritual fulfillment, community harmony, or connection to nature, which might differ significantly from Western individualistic notions of well-being that emphasize personal achievement or material possessions (Heine, 2020). This approach would yield a rich, emic understanding of well-being deeply rooted in Bhutanese cultural values and