Womanist Preservation: An Analysis of Black Women ’s Spiritual Coping

Story untold: A phenomenological study of the lived experiences impacting the career development of Black women in rehabilitation counselor education

“…Spirituality was found to be an integral component of the decision-making process and career development of these Black women. The findings refute the Eurocentric and western philosophies that often omit or pathologize spirituality; rather, as discussed in womanism and theological literature, spirituality is acknowledged as a strength-based and culturally grounded skill for making career decisions, resisting adversity, and engaging in activism, and as a resource for persisting in careers as counselor educators (Banerjee et al, 2023;Graham, 2016;Holiday, 2010;Townes, 2003). In addition, the influence of SLT on SCCT was confirmed by highlighting the impact of behaviorism, specifically imitating behaviors and attitudes.…”

Religious Socialization and Self-Definition Among Black Undergraduate Women Attending Predominantly White Institutions

“…Similarly, Harris-Robinson (2008) found that working-class Black women tend to use spiritual-focused coping to manage and reduce stress. However, most scholarship on Black female religiosity focuses on religiosity’s health-related benefits for adult Black populations (Graham, 2016; Hope et al, 2020; Reed & Neville, 2014), resulting in scholarly inadequacies regarding these associations during emerging adulthood for Black women (Patton & McClure, 2009). Furthermore, most research examines Christian-oriented religious and spiritual experiences, neglecting the diverse religious and spiritual orientations of Black American women (e.g., Hope et al, 2020).…”

“…Religiosity refers to “the degree to which individuals adhere to the prescribed beliefs and practices of an organized religion,” whereas spirituality refers to “an individual’s belief in the sacred and transcendent nature of life, and the manifestation of these beliefs in a sense of connectedness with others” (Mattis, 2002, p. 310). Religion remains an important aspect of Black American life, as religious communities, in varying capacity across the life course, provide community outreach, family educational programs, and psychosocial support (Graham, 2016; Hope et al, 2020; Pew Research Center, 2009). Furthermore, the majority of religious Black Americans are involved in faith communities that provide strong ties to their racial and cultural heritage (Hope et al, 2020).…”

A friend that sticks closer than a brother: a hermeneutic phenomenological analysis of resilience in Black bereaved mothers that have lost a child to gun violence

“…These same religious spaces also serve as additional places of community for Black families, especially in times of discrimination, oppression, racism. When reviewing the offerings of Black churches to Black communities, Graham (2016) expresses that these churches offer "social welfare ventures, such an affordable housing, pre-K through college academies, and building both charitable and financial agencies that help sustain surrounding communities" (p. 109). Frequenting places of worship provide some Black people, including Black women, with relationships and opportunities that extend beyond just having a relationship with a higher power.…”

“…As Black bereaved mothers experience grief, spirituality may be used as an additional source of hope and strength. Triggering events may cause Black people, including Black women, to use spirituality as a coping mechanism (Graham, 2016). As triggering events may cause undue stress and instability, Black people may also use spirituality to counter the instability that tough times may cause (Smith, 2017).…”