And Some of Us Are Braver: Stress and Coping Among African American Women

Grandparents as Caregivers: Emerging Issues for the Profession

“…This occurs during this age and is focused on reflecting back on life (Hamilton-Mason, Hall, & Everett, 2009). Failure during this phase will lead to individuals' feeling that their life has been wasted, and they will experience many regrets.…”

“…Failure during this phase will lead to individuals' feeling that their life has been wasted, and they will experience many regrets. The individual will be left with feelings of bitterness and despair (Hamilton-Mason et al, 2009). Those who are successful in this period will feel a sense of integrity.…”

Pathway to the President:The Perceived Impact of Identity Structures on the Journey Experiences of Women College Presidents

“…Intersectionality is a framework used to explore how the socially and culturally constructed categories of race, gender, and class interact dependently to create a system of oppression (Hamilton-Mason, Hall, & Everett, 2009). The intersections are referred to in various terms including the race-gender-class matrix, the intersectional paradigm, interlocking systems of oppression, multiple axes of inequality, and the intersectional approach (Berger & Guidroz, 2010).…”

Menopause, Rurality, And Obesity in Rural African American Women

“…The dietary intake of many young adult AAW is similar to those of other minority groups in the U.S. (Hamilton-Mason, Hall, & Everett, 2009;James, 2004;Satia et al, 2004) consisting of fast and convenient foods that are high in caloric but low in nutritional values. Satia et al (2004) surveyed 658 AA participants (59% female, 37% college graduates, 75% overweight/obese), with a mean age of 43.9 (SD=11.6), in North Carolina to explore dietary intake, demographics, psychosocial behaviors, and eating habits related to frequency of eating in fast food restaurants.…”

“…Consumption of fast foods and eating in restaurants are related to social and cultural pressures, including lack of time, work schedule, housework, cleaning, caring for children and family members (Hamilton-Mason et al, 2009;James, 2004). The time taken by these activities is compounded by the plethora of low-cost and conveniently located fast food establishments that contribute to the increase in obesity levels among AAW Morland et al, 2002).…”