Campus Units
Psychology
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
2009
Journal or Book Title
Women and Health
Volume
49
Issue
2-3
First Page
144
Last Page
163
DOI
10.1080/03630240902915051
Abstract
Using data from 747 rural African American mothers, this study incorporated role accumulation theory to test direct and indirect effects of stressors, coping behaviors, and role responsibilities on health functioning. Results indicated that demands emerging from financial strain were related to compromised mental health and decreases in mothers' use of effective coping strategies and role responsibility engagement. Conversely, mothers who effectively responded to stressors and fulfilled responsibilities to their children and communities experienced enhanced mental health, which in turn promoted optimal physical health. The results can inform research and intervention with African American women.
Copyright Owner
Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Copyright Date
2009
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Black, Angela Rose; McBride Murry, Velma; Cutrona, Carolyn E.; and Chen, Yi-fu, "Multiple Roles, Multiple Lives: The Protective Effects of Role Responsibilities on the Health Functioning of African American Mothers" (2009). Psychology Publications. 109.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/psychology_pubs/109
Comments
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Women & Health (2009), available online at DOI:10.1080/03630240902915051. Posted with permission.