Applying Resistance Theory to Depression in Black Women

Martin, Agnes A.; Boadi, Noreen; Fernandes, Caroline; Watt, Sherry K.; Robinson-Wood, Tracy

doi:10.1521/jsyt.2013.32.1.1

Cited by 16 publications

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“…Suboptimal resistance is associated with short-term and/or pleasure inducing strategies (e.g., comfort eating and drinking) that offer immediate gratification and are soothing, but do not serve people well in the long run. Specifically, suboptimal resistance is associated with increased vulnerability to and poor health outcomes, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and addiction (Martin, Boadi, Fernandes, Watt, & Robinson-Wood, 2013; Robinson & Ward, 1991; Robinson-Wood, 2014). Suboptimal resistance strategies include emotional eating that correspond to weight gain, substance use, dependence upon others for validation, and/or unprotected sex, which increases risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases.…”

Section: Resistance Theorymentioning

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“What is it going to be like?”: A phenomenological investigation of racial, gendered, and sexual microaggressions among highly educated individuals.

Robinson-Wood

Balogun-Mwangi

Weber

et al. 2020

Qualitative Psychology

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Seven ethnically and racially diverse researchers conducted phenomenological research using a semistructured interview investigating the presence and nature of microaggressions in the lives of 59 highly educated racial, gender, and sexual minority research participants, ranging in age from mid20s to mid60s. The minimum educational requirement for the study participation was a completed master's degree. Participants could be enrolled in a doctoral program and pursuing any discipline or could have previously obtained a doctoral degree. The relevance of resistance theory as a framework for understanding participants' experiences with and responses to microaggressions was investigated. Using thematic analysis within a social constructionist framework, 8 central themes were identified: (a) Suboptimal System; (b) Microaggressions Tax; (c) Acrid Environments; (d) Misconstruing Race, Gender, and Sexuality; (e) Assumption of Universal Experience; (f) Valuing Relationships; (g) Armored Resistance; and (h) Optimal Resistance. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.

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Section: Resistance Theorymentioning

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“What is it going to be like?”: A phenomenological investigation of racial, gendered, and sexual microaggressions among highly educated individuals.

Robinson-Wood

Balogun-Mwangi

Weber

et al. 2020

Qualitative Psychology

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“…Contributing to these stressors are the following: the absence of support that was present in their home countries, language barriers, the devaluation of their credentials, job inequalities, economic insecurity, lack of access to social networks, and changes to traditional gender roles which put these women at increased risk for IPV. Martin, Boadi, Fernandes, Watt, and Robinson-Wood (2013) found that Black women's experiences of depression are caused by systemic racism, micro-aggressions, poverty, cultural socialization, obesity, diabetes, and exposure to interpersonal and community violence. Bukowski, Hampton, Escobar-Viera, Sang, Chandler and Henderson (2019) found that the factors which were significantly correlated with symptoms of depression for Black transgender women (BTW) included IPV, physical and verbal violence, social support, gender identity, sex work, level of education, employment status, re-lationship status, and homelessness in the previous year.…”

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Hear My Cry: Breaking the Code of Silence around Intimate Partner Violence among Black Women in and beyond Midlife

Waldron

MacDougall²,

Weeks

2021

atlantis

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There is a knowledge gap about how the intersections of gender, race, culture, age, income, social class, and other identities shape Black women’s experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV). In this qualitative study, we utilized an intersectional approach to examine how IPV is experienced and managed by racialized women, and in particular, our focus was to explore the IPV experiences of Black Nova Scotian women in and beyond midlife and their experiences of seeking support. Participant recruitment was predictably challenging, but we were able to collect in-depth interview data from a Black woman who identified as being in and beyond midlife and who had experienced IPV in the past and from three people who provided support to Black women in a paid capacity. An interpretive narrative approach was utilized to identify five dominant themes: descriptions of the experiences of IPV for Black women; strategies for coping with IPV; strategies in supporting Black women experiencing IPV; barriers in accessing support; and challenges in the delivery of support. The knowledge gained through this research provides important insights about the experiences, barriers faced, and how to address these challenges for Black women who experience IPV in and beyond midlife.

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“…The shelter in place mandates led to social isolation, which triggered feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression among the women. Black women are more likely to experience depression because of the intersections of poverty, racism, sexism, social health difficulties, and cultural socialization practices (Martin et al, 2013). Social isolation was an added layer.…”

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Empathizing with Black Women’s Experiences at the Intersections of Collective Trauma, Isolation, Anxiety, Depression, and HIV/AIDS amid a Global Pandemic: Narratives of Two Community Based Organization (CBO) Service Providers

Stephens

Curry

Stephens

2021

JUMP

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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in the United States toward the close of 2019. CBOs were forced to either change their hours of operation or completely close their doors to avoid further widespread dissemination of the virus. The abrupt changes among CBOs posed some challenges for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), especially Black women living with HIV/AIDS (BWLHA). For this reason, this study aimed to explore the impact of the global pandemic on BWLHA receiving services from CBO service providers. A qualitative inquiry was used to examine the narratives of two CBOs’ service providers (i.e., Narrators 1 and 2). Hill-Collins's (1990) Black Feminist Theory was utilized to frame the research. Three approaches to narrative analysis also were employed to analyze participants' stories. Such narratives helped to underscore the trauma experienced by BWLHA. The stories also reflected feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression among the women. Meditation and advocacy were forms of learning provided for the women. The participation in "sister circles" was recognized as a system of support. Implications for practice suggested that CBOs' service providers develop collective trauma care plans that are comprehensive, specific to client’s needs, and informed by adult learning principles to help BWLHA navigate trauma events.

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Applying Resistance Theory to Depression in Black Women

Cited by 16 publications

References 21 publications

“What is it going to be like?”: A phenomenological investigation of racial, gendered, and sexual microaggressions among highly educated individuals.

“What is it going to be like?”: A phenomenological investigation of racial, gendered, and sexual microaggressions among highly educated individuals.

Hear My Cry: Breaking the Code of Silence around Intimate Partner Violence among Black Women in and beyond Midlife

Empathizing with Black Women’s Experiences at the Intersections of Collective Trauma, Isolation, Anxiety, Depression, and HIV/AIDS amid a Global Pandemic: Narratives of Two Community Based Organization (CBO) Service Providers

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