Some Factors Influencing Success among African-American Men: A Preliminary Study

Franklin, Clyde W.; Mizell, C. André

doi:10.1177/106082659500300301

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“…This underscores the influence of early self-concept on adult mental health and the significance of life course perspectives in examining the effects of early life determinants on later adulthood. Given the greater number of psychosocial stressors encountered by African American men, high self-esteem may be predictive of positive mental health (Franklin & Mizell, 1995; Watkins et al, 2011). In addition to self-esteem, higher levels of Black consciousness may also be linked to increased mastery among young African American males (Okech & Harrington, 2002; Pierre & Mahalik, 2005).…”

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Depression Over the Adult Life Course for African American Men

Watkins

2011

Am J Mens Health

121

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Rarely are within-group differences among African American men explored in the context of mental health and well-being. Though current conceptual and empirical studies on depression among African American men exists, these studies do not offer a framework that considers how this disorder manifests over the adult life course for African American men. The purpose of this article is to examine the use of an adult life course perspective in understanding the complexity of depression for African American men. The proposed framework underscores six social determinants of depression (socioeconomic status, stressors, racial and masculine identity, kinship and social support, self-esteem and mastery, and access to quality health care) to initiate dialogue about the risk and protective factors that initiate, prolong, and exacerbate depression for African American men. The framework presented here is meant to stimulate discussion about the social determinants that influence depression for African American men to and through adulthood. Implications for the utility and applicability of the framework for researchers and health professionals who work with African American men are discussed.

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Section: Toward a Understanding Of Depression In African American Menmentioning

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Depression Over the Adult Life Course for African American Men

Watkins

2011

Am J Mens Health

121

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“…For instance, Black men are exposed to more psychosocial stressors than other racial and gender groups over the life course (Bowman, 1989;Rich, 2000;Watkins & Neighbors, 2007;Williams, 2003), increasing their vulnerability for poor mental health. Psychosocial factors such as self-esteem, mastery, and life satisfaction have been found to have innumerable effects on the psychological distress and depressive symptoms of Black men when compared with White men (Akbar, 1996;Gibbs, 1992;Watkins, Green, Rivers, & Rowell, 2006;Western & Pettit, 2005;Williams, 2003) and Black women (C. W. Franklin & Mizell, 1995;Husaini, 1991;Kohn & Hudson, 2003) at different stages over the life course. Altogether, these factors exacerbate the poor mental health outcomes of Black men.…”

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A Meta-Study of Black Male Mental Health and Well-Being

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Walker

Griffith

2009

Journal of Black Psychology

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Aggregating and interpreting available qualitative data is a necessary next step to understanding the mental health needs and experiences of Black men. This study describes the findings from a meta-synthesis of qualitative research on Black men's mental health and well-being using Paterson, Thorne, Canam, and Jillings's qualitative meta-study approach. Though previous studies have reported various forms of racism as salient concerns for Black men's mental health and well-being, findings from this meta-study revealed seven themes that present an initial step toward advancing the knowledge pertaining to how Black men perceive and express their mental health and well-being. For instance, male gender socialization and economic status were found to play as large a role in Black men's mental health and well-being as racism. Additional theoretical perspectives are proposed, and implications for clinical practice and research are discussed.

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“…Finally, the finding of no significant relationship between racial identity and wellness was unexpected and difficult to explain. Cross (1995), C. W. Franklin andMizzell (1995), andRobertson (2004) have presented racial identity development as a key factor in the positive psychological development of minority individuals. Presumably, greater internalization should lead to a greater sense of well-being or wellness.…”

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African American Males

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Myers

2008

Journal of Black Studies

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A total of 203 African American male junior and senior college students participated in a study to determine the relationships among components of racial identity and wellness. Differences were found between students attending predominantly White institutions (PWIs) and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on internalization racial identity attitudes, physical self-wellness, and social self-wellness. No relationships were found between racial identity and wellness. Implications for counseling and research are discussed.

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Some Factors Influencing Success among African-American Men: A Preliminary Study

Cited by 8 publications

References 7 publications

Depression Over the Adult Life Course for African American Men

Depression Over the Adult Life Course for African American Men

A Meta-Study of Black Male Mental Health and Well-Being

African American Males

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