Mother–Adult Daughter Questionnaire: Psychometric Evaluation Across First- and Second-Generation Black Immigrant Women

Muruthi, Bertranna A.; Bermúdez, J. María; Chou, Jessica L.; Shivers, Carolyn M.; Gale, Jerry; Lewis, D. H.

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“…A. Muruthi et al, 2020), and subscales in the current sample had strong internal consistency (α = .85-.92).…”

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Cultural expectations and perceptions of risk communication among Afro-Caribbean mothers and daughters in the United States.

Muruthi,

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Bermudez

et al. 2024

Families, Systems, & Health

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Introduction: Mothers are key influencers in daughters' decision making about risk behaviors. Much research on parent-child relationships and communication has been conducted among predominantly White, nonimmigrant families. However, parentchild relationships and communications about risk behaviors may significantly differ for Black immigrant families. In particular, transnational behaviors that serve to maintain multiple social identities with attributes from both the receiving and sending nations may shape communication about risky behaviors. The current study evaluated the association between transnational behavior and risk communication mediated by the mother-daughter relationship. Method: A total of 285 firstand second-generation Afro-Caribbean women, most of whom (80%) identified as Black, were recruited via purposeful sampling from Caribbean organizations, Caribbean-focused social media, and Caribbean festivals. Participants (daughters) completed a survey assessing their transnational behavior, perceptions of their relationship with their mother (in terms of interdependence, connectedness, and trust in hierarchy), and perceptions of their mother's communication about sex, alcohol use, and other drug use. Results: Only the relationship between transnational behavior and communication about drugs was fully mediated by connectedness. The relationship between transnational behavior and communication about both alcohol use and other drug use was partially mediated by other facets of the mother-daughter relationship. Discussion: Findings confirm previous research on parent-child closeness and communication about difficult topics and suggest that such relationships can promote healthy communication in multiple cultures. Children who stay connected to their country of origin stay connected to parents and, therefore, may have greater opportunity to engage in integrated communication about possible risk behaviors. Public Significance StatementPromoting cultural adherence among Afro-Caribbean women and their mothers may contribute to positive parent-child relationships and healthier communication about risky behaviors.

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“…A. Muruthi et al, 2020), and subscales in the current sample had strong internal consistency (α = .85-.92).…”

Section: Mother-daughter Relationshipmentioning

confidence: 64%

“…Participants were given response options on a Likert-type scale from 1 = very false to 5 = very true . This scale has been validated among first- and second-generation Black immigrant women (B. A. Muruthi et al, 2020), and subscales in the current sample had strong internal consistency (α = .85–.92).…”

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confidence: 84%