Exploring the Stress-Support-Distress Process Among Black Women.

Autor: Norris, Claire M., Mitchell, Flint D.
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Zdroj: Journal of Black Studies; Jan2014, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p3-18, 16p
Abstrakt: Research on mental health inequalities typically focuses on variations in individuals’ stress exposure and coping strategies (i.e., perceptions of support adequacy). This study extends prior research by asking how the stress-support-distress process operates among Black w2omen. Data come from a 2003 survey by the Center for the Study of Public Health Impacts of Hurricanes at Louisiana State University (LSU). Our findings challenge the prototypic stress-health models that fail to acknowledge social group differences in the stress-support-distress process. More importantly, our research points to the need for health professionals to consider how formal support systems (i.e., health promotion programs) and internal resources (i.e., health education) can positively impact Black women’s mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Databáze: Complementary Index