High-Effort Coping and Cardiovascular Disease among Women: A Systematic Review of the John Henryism Hypothesis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11524-018-00333-1
Abstract: African-American women living in the United States experience higher cardiovascular disease risk (CVD) mortality compared to White women. Unique mechanisms, including prolonged high-effort coping in the face of discriminatory stressors might contribute to these racial… read more here.
Keywords: among women; john henryism; hypothesis; cardiovascular disease ... See more keywords
Whose American Dream? Examining the John Henryism Hypothesis for Psychological Distress among African American and Caribbean Black Women.
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DOI: 10.1177/00221465251362467
Abstract: The John Henryism hypothesis (JHH) suggests high John Henryism may adversely affect the health of individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES). Although prevalent among Black Americans, its impact on Black women's mental health across ethnic… read more here.
Keywords: caribbean black; black women; distress among; henryism ... See more keywords