Although Facebook was created to help people feel connected with each other, data indicate that regular usage has both negative and positive connections well-being. To explore these mixed results, we tested the role of social comparison self-objectification as possible mediators link between use three facets psychological well-being: self-esteem, mental health, body shame. Participants were 1,104 undergraduate women men who completed surveys assessing their (minutes, passive use, active...

This paper presents research exploring how stereotypes that are simultaneously racialized and gendered affect Black women. We investigated the mental physical health consequences of women's awareness others hold these tested whether this association was moderated by centrality racial identity. A structural equation model among 609 young women revealed metastereotype (i.e., being aware negative one's group) predicted outcomes (e.g., depression, anxiety, hostility), which, in turn, diminished...

Although the media are believed to be instrumental in transmitting messages about both traditional femininity and Black youth, there is little empirical evidence documenting this process. Accordingly, study investigated contributions college students’ endorsement of gender ideologies Jezebel, Sapphire, Strong woman stereotypes women. The protective nature ethnic identity was also examined. Participants ( N = 404) completed measures assessing consumption involvement, women, identity....

Although research findings highlight the complex dualities of Strong Black Woman ideal and demonstrate its effects on women’s mental health well-being, there is less understanding role that social media may play in negotiation this ideal. To what extent might engagement with race-related media, such as use Black-oriented blogs hashtags, contribute to their well-being potentially buffer contributions ideal? investigate question, we tested 412 women who completed online survey measures...

Researchers suggest that the Jezebel stereotype exerts a significant influence on Black women’s sexual decision making. The current qualitative study drew upon narrative data from individual, semistructured interviews with 50 women (ages 18-24 years) to explore how influenced their beliefs and behaviors. Using consensual research methods, following four themes emerged data: (a) plays role in exploration, (b) contributes violence against women, (c) is hypersexual media representation of...

Although media exposure has emerged as a significant predictor of consumers' sexual decision making, less is known about the mechanisms involved and dynamics these relations for adults, in general, African American particular. To address gaps, we used structural equation modeling (SEM) to test whether heterosexual Black women's endorsement traditional gender roles mediates connections between their consumption four mainstream (music videos, reality TV programming, movies, magazines) three...

Evidence suggests that the intersectional nature of Black women's race and gender identities influence their awareness sexual scripts such as hypersexual, Jezebel stereotype. This study examined role stereotype identity beliefs on behaviours. Specifically, we investigated gendered racial relationship between behaviours (sexual assertiveness, satisfaction, guilt attachment avoidance in relationships). A diverse national sample women completed measures beliefs, who felt more positively...

This paper examines the utility of youth participatory action research (YPAR) and critical media literacy as strategies to promote sociopolitical development (SPD) Black youth. We use case example Our Voices, an afterschool program implemented with high school students in which participants analyzed representation characters television developed resist historical stereotypes. situate Voices SPD theory demonstrate how approaches from YPAR can be used youth's analysis racial issues, agency...

Models of self-objectification utilized by the existing literature have been normed with predominantly White samples and may not account for unique pressures on Black women to engage in beauty practices that prioritize European appearance expectations. Additionally mainstream media historically rejected women’s bodies beauty, instead reifying Western aesthetics. We expand testing contribution body surveillance using serial analyses via endorsement Eurocentric norms (i.e., feminine...

Abstract Many faculty of color (FOC) lack the necessary social and professional support structures to facilitate their successful advancement on tenure track. We present Flourish, a network for pre‐tenure personality psychologists color, as case study illustrate how an affinity group model can aid in supporting FOC. demonstrate that using diffuse identity threats increase belonging academic fit and, result, promote success early career As field, psychological science has potential transcend...

Black-oriented media may offer Black women an opportunity to produce and consume empowering messages that challenge heteropatriarchal relationship beliefs, but they also foster their endorsement. Drawn by this paradox, we surveyed 597 undergraduate graduate aged 18 30 years examine exposure association with the acceptance of beliefs. Correlation regression analyses showed reading more magazines was associated increased Although it has been argued depictions sexually agentic empowered help...

This paper presents research exploring how stereotypes that are simultaneously racialized and gendered affect Black women. We investigated the mental physical health consequences of women’s awareness others hold these tested whether this association is moderated by centrality racial identity. A structural equation model among 609 young women revealed metastereotype (being aware negative one’s group) predicted outcomes (depression, anxiety, hostility), which in turn diminished self-care...