SSW Professor Studies Impact of Societal Stressors on Black Women

Professor of Social Work Johnnie Hamilton-Mason has copublished a study titled“Everyday Conflict and Daily Stressors: Coping Responses of Black Women.” The study, to be published in Afflia: Journal of Women and Social Work, examines the interlocking effects of race, gender, and social class on African American women’s health, emotional, and psychological well-being.

The study found that the women struggled with racism and sexism in their daily lives — regardless of their age, education level and income level. The particular stressors in the
lives of Black women reflect their distinct socio-cultural experiences, says Hamilton-Mason.
Her theoretical article “And Some of Us Are Braver: Stress and Coping Among African American Women” was published in the July issue of the Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment.