“Carrying Our Burden in the Heat of the Day”: Mid-Life Self-Sacrifice Within the Family Circle Among Black Professional Women

King, Toni C.; Ferguson, S. Alease

doi:10.1300/j015v29n01_06

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“…In this study, navigating a lack of resources and opportunities was reported to be an important component that affected the participants’ stress. Consistent with research (Johnson, 2010; King & Ferguson, 2006), Black women may experience poverty-induced stressors based on access to economic wealth and social resources. Previous research notes that socioeconomic status (class) intersects with race and gender (Jerald et al, 2017; Thomas et al, 2008).…”

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Gendered Racism in the Lives of Black Women: A Qualitative Exploration

Spates

Evans

James

et al. 2020

Journal of Black Psychology

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Historically, Black women have experienced multiple adversities due to gendered racism. While research demonstrates that gendered racism is associated with negative physical and mental health implications, little attention has been given to how being Black and female shape Black women’s experiences in multiple contexts. This study provided an opportunity for Black women to describe their lived experiences of gendered racism in the United States. We conducted in-depth interviews with Black women ( N = 22) between the ages of 18 and 69 years. We applied a thematic analysis approach to data analysis. Three themes were identified that underscored how these Black women navigated gendered racism: (a) navigating societal expectations of being Black and female, (b) navigating relationships (or lack thereof), and (c) navigating lack of resources and limited opportunities. Findings from this study provide an increased understanding of the unique challenges that Black women face because of their subordinated statuses in the United States. These findings may influence programs and assessments for Black women’s wellness.

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Gendered Racism in the Lives of Black Women: A Qualitative Exploration

Spates

Evans

James

et al. 2020

Journal of Black Psychology

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“…Many people feel they need to sacrifice to care for themselves (Dollahitte et al, 2009; Impett et al, ). King and Ferguson () suggested self‐care techniques to help Black women redefine their roles so that their levels of sacrifice could be more manageable. These techniques may be useful to women of other ethnicities and men with similar struggles.…”

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Sacrifice and Self‐Care as Relational Processes in Religious Families: The Connections and Tensions

2019

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Objective This study seeks to explore ways that members of religious families (of Abrahamic faiths) struggle with and address the relational processes of sacrifice and self‐care. Background Sacrifice and self‐care influence human relationships, and as such, every human has to learn how to engage in them. Families are one of the many communities in which one must address sacrifice and self‐care. Method This study provides a qualitative exploration of sacrifice and self‐care among a sample of 198 highly religious (Abrahamic faiths) families. In‐depth analyses explored motivations, types, and related family processes among family relationships. Results A conceptual model illustrates sacrifice and self‐care in family life using an interdependence theory approach. Five themes from the data about how families perceived and addressed these relational processes are discussed: (a) tensions between sacrifice and self‐care, (b) motivations for sacrifice and self‐care, (c) types of sacrifice, (d) types of self‐care, and (e) processes in faith and family relationships. Discussion Religious beliefs may shape how sacrifice and self‐care processes are perceived and potential tensions are addressed through either positive or negative ways. We suggest that engaging in sacrifice and self‐care with equal quality, not quantity, might be a positive way to address the emergent tensions between these processes. Implications Through an increased understanding of the connections and tensions between sacrifice and self‐care, researchers and practitioners will be able to better recognize how families positively address these tensions and collaboratively build resources to help family members harmonize engagement in sacrifice and self‐care to benefit relationships.

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Gender differences in perceived well-being: Exploring the mediating effects of agentic and communal internet use from a social role perspective

Goh,

Zhang

2023

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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“Carrying Our Burden in the Heat of the Day”: Mid-Life Self-Sacrifice Within the Family Circle Among Black Professional Women

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Gendered Racism in the Lives of Black Women: A Qualitative Exploration

Gendered Racism in the Lives of Black Women: A Qualitative Exploration

Sacrifice and Self‐Care as Relational Processes in Religious Families: The Connections and Tensions

Gender differences in perceived well-being: Exploring the mediating effects of agentic and communal internet use from a social role perspective

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