Jonece Layne, Erika Sims, Amber M. Clunie, K. M. Woodson
Abstract:As early as 43 years ago, researchers began raising concerns about the deterioration of the Black family unit (Staples, 1979; Spanier & Glick, 1980; Teachman et al., 1987; Bronzaft, 1991; Washington & Newman, 1991; Porter & Bronzaft, 1995; Davis et al., 1997). Many pointed to instability among Black relationships as the root of the problem. There is data to support this theory: marriage rates among Black U.S. adults ages 25 and older dropped from 60% in 1970 to 35% in 2014 (Pew Research Center, 2016). Furthermore, increasing numbers of Black women have indicated their expectation to remain unmarried, from 7% in 1991 to 15% in 1995 (Bronzaft, 1991; Porter & Bronzaft, 1995). A potential contributing factor to this phenomenon can be found in a 1997 study of Black dating professionals' perceptions of their romantic relationships. The participants indicated equal levels of overall satisfaction among men and women, but women reported perceiving less equity and experiencing less ideal relationships than men (Davis et al., 1997). Present day, some of these beliefs and the overall downward trend in Black marriage have persisted. Black women are increasingly viewing marriage as a commitment that should not be pursued with just anyone, regardless of the potential social benefits of the partnership (Awosan & Hardy, 2017; Barros-Gomez & Baptist, 2014; Holland, 2009). Thus, Black singlehood is emerging as a conscious choice and a complex state for Black women across age domains (Moorman, 2020; Mouzon et al., 2020). So why are Black women using their agency to forgo marriage, and what communities are they building to replace the nuclear family?
{"title":"Selecting Singlehood and Creating Community: How Black Women are Reclaiming Agency and Defying Stereotypes","authors":"Jonece Layne, Erika Sims, Amber M. Clunie, K. M. Woodson","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2023.0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2023.0003","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract:As early as 43 years ago, researchers began raising concerns about the deterioration of the Black family unit (Staples, 1979; Spanier & Glick, 1980; Teachman et al., 1987; Bronzaft, 1991; Washington & Newman, 1991; Porter & Bronzaft, 1995; Davis et al., 1997). Many pointed to instability among Black relationships as the root of the problem. There is data to support this theory: marriage rates among Black U.S. adults ages 25 and older dropped from 60% in 1970 to 35% in 2014 (Pew Research Center, 2016). Furthermore, increasing numbers of Black women have indicated their expectation to remain unmarried, from 7% in 1991 to 15% in 1995 (Bronzaft, 1991; Porter & Bronzaft, 1995). A potential contributing factor to this phenomenon can be found in a 1997 study of Black dating professionals' perceptions of their romantic relationships. The participants indicated equal levels of overall satisfaction among men and women, but women reported perceiving less equity and experiencing less ideal relationships than men (Davis et al., 1997). Present day, some of these beliefs and the overall downward trend in Black marriage have persisted. Black women are increasingly viewing marriage as a commitment that should not be pursued with just anyone, regardless of the potential social benefits of the partnership (Awosan & Hardy, 2017; Barros-Gomez & Baptist, 2014; Holland, 2009). Thus, Black singlehood is emerging as a conscious choice and a complex state for Black women across age domains (Moorman, 2020; Mouzon et al., 2020). So why are Black women using their agency to forgo marriage, and what communities are they building to replace the nuclear family?","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"22 - 7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48708631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract:The current study examines the association between gendered racial socialization messages received by Black women and their attitudes towards Black interracial relationships. Hierarchal linear regression was used to examine participant's (N = 269) exposure to messages regarding 1) racial gender pride and empowerment, 2) internalized gender racial oppression, and 3) family responsibilities and attitudes towards Black interracial relationships. Results indicated greater messages regarding gender racial pride and empowerment were associated with more positive attitudes toward interracial dating. Conversely, greater internalized gendered racial oppression and family responsibilities and expectations were associated with less favorable attitudes toward Black interracial relationships broadly. However, greater internalized gendered racial oppression and family responsibilities and expectations did not influence one's own willingness to date someone of a different race. These results have implications for future research directions related to Black women's gendered racial socialization using the Black Feminist Thought framework.
{"title":"Gendered Racial Socialization and Interracial Dating Attitudes Among Black Women","authors":"J. Jester, James E. Brooks","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2023.0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2023.0009","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract:The current study examines the association between gendered racial socialization messages received by Black women and their attitudes towards Black interracial relationships. Hierarchal linear regression was used to examine participant's (N = 269) exposure to messages regarding 1) racial gender pride and empowerment, 2) internalized gender racial oppression, and 3) family responsibilities and attitudes towards Black interracial relationships. Results indicated greater messages regarding gender racial pride and empowerment were associated with more positive attitudes toward interracial dating. Conversely, greater internalized gendered racial oppression and family responsibilities and expectations were associated with less favorable attitudes toward Black interracial relationships broadly. However, greater internalized gendered racial oppression and family responsibilities and expectations did not influence one's own willingness to date someone of a different race. These results have implications for future research directions related to Black women's gendered racial socialization using the Black Feminist Thought framework.","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"149 - 170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48823569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract:How do older Black women interpret their past and present intimate relationships with white men? In 26 interviews, Black women ranging from 40 to late 70 years old describe their experiences dating and/or marrying white men. Interviewees consider the societal context in which they engage in these relationships, noting differences in intimate interactions with white men in their youth versus their current age. When recollecting their experiences as younger women, interviewees reflect on messages about white men they were taught by older generations, body politics, and engaging with white men in the face of the historical subjugation of white men over Black women. When explaining their contemporary relationships, Black women state white men tend to be persistent, devoted, and accept them as they are. Our results are indicative of the importance of time and generation in interracial relationships that Black women engage in. We apply Black Feminist Thought to elucidate Black women's dynamics in these types of interracial relationships. These findings may be applied more broadly to the study of interracial relationships, and to intimate relationships in general, as we highlight how societal-level events and expectations have the power to impact interpersonal relationships.
{"title":"\"Now as a 50 year old woman, I know who I am\": Older Black Women Reflecting on Dating and Marrying White Men","authors":"Vanessa Gonlin, Destiny Hannon","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2023.0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2023.0010","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract:How do older Black women interpret their past and present intimate relationships with white men? In 26 interviews, Black women ranging from 40 to late 70 years old describe their experiences dating and/or marrying white men. Interviewees consider the societal context in which they engage in these relationships, noting differences in intimate interactions with white men in their youth versus their current age. When recollecting their experiences as younger women, interviewees reflect on messages about white men they were taught by older generations, body politics, and engaging with white men in the face of the historical subjugation of white men over Black women. When explaining their contemporary relationships, Black women state white men tend to be persistent, devoted, and accept them as they are. Our results are indicative of the importance of time and generation in interracial relationships that Black women engage in. We apply Black Feminist Thought to elucidate Black women's dynamics in these types of interracial relationships. These findings may be applied more broadly to the study of interracial relationships, and to intimate relationships in general, as we highlight how societal-level events and expectations have the power to impact interpersonal relationships.","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"171 - 207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46386029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editor's Note","authors":"K. M. Woodson","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2023.0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2023.0001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"3 - 4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44276465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editor's Note","authors":"Jannis Moody","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2023.0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2023.0002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"5 - 6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49537036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract:This Delphi study was conducted to develop a consensus statement on clinical reasoning in clinical sexology. 10 participants completed the qualitative interviews. The analysis identified 11 principles that provide a framework for sex therapists to better understand clinical reasoning. These principles were grouped into three domains: 1) client empowerment, 2) self-reflection, and 3) evidence-based inquiry. These three domains reflect the factors that shape sexology-informed clinical reasoning: the patient, the therapist's experience, and evidence-based information.
{"title":"A Consensus Statement on Clinical Reasoning in Clinical Sexology","authors":"Shea Graham","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2023.0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2023.0014","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract:This Delphi study was conducted to develop a consensus statement on clinical reasoning in clinical sexology. 10 participants completed the qualitative interviews. The analysis identified 11 principles that provide a framework for sex therapists to better understand clinical reasoning. These principles were grouped into three domains: 1) client empowerment, 2) self-reflection, and 3) evidence-based inquiry. These three domains reflect the factors that shape sexology-informed clinical reasoning: the patient, the therapist's experience, and evidence-based information.","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"301 - 326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41899226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karen B. Vanterpool, W. Yarber, M. Rosenberg, Rasul A. Mowatt, Justin R. Garcia
Abstract:The imbalanced sex ratio in the Black community could contribute to sexual partner concurrency. This study examined the association between perceptions of the availability of heterosexual male partners (sex ratio) and heterosexual Black women's attitudes and experiences with concurrent sexual partnerships. We found that perceptions of a high sex ratio (more men relative to women) were positively associated with attitudes towards concurrent sexual partnerships and prevalence of sexual concurrency. Future research must account for contextual factors influencing sexual networks such as the sex ratio that affect behaviors and attitudes influencing Black women's risk for HIV infection.
{"title":"Concurrent Partnerships Among Black Women in United States","authors":"Karen B. Vanterpool, W. Yarber, M. Rosenberg, Rasul A. Mowatt, Justin R. Garcia","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2023.0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2023.0006","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract:The imbalanced sex ratio in the Black community could contribute to sexual partner concurrency. This study examined the association between perceptions of the availability of heterosexual male partners (sex ratio) and heterosexual Black women's attitudes and experiences with concurrent sexual partnerships. We found that perceptions of a high sex ratio (more men relative to women) were positively associated with attitudes towards concurrent sexual partnerships and prevalence of sexual concurrency. Future research must account for contextual factors influencing sexual networks such as the sex ratio that affect behaviors and attitudes influencing Black women's risk for HIV infection.","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"79 - 91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43739143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dionne P. Stephens, Jeffery Pierre, Claire E. Helpingstine
Abstract:This study examined Black mothers' motivations to hold discussions about adolescent dating violence (ADV) with adolescent daughters using a reproductive justice framework. A total of 21 Black mothers participated focus groups. Although they overwhelmingly reported a willingness to discuss ADV with their daughters, mother reported three unique personal and contextual barriers to holding these conversations: (1) experiences with maternal ADV discussions during their won adolescence; (2) lack of comfort discussing ADV issues; and (3) perceptions of their daughters' readiness for these discussions. These results highlight the importance of developing the generationally appropriate interventions to facilitate Black mothers' ability to provide daughters with ADV protective strategies.
{"title":"Black Mothers' Perceptions of Barriers and Motivators for Initiating Adolescent Dating Violence Discussions with Daughters","authors":"Dionne P. Stephens, Jeffery Pierre, Claire E. Helpingstine","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2022.0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2022.0014","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract:This study examined Black mothers' motivations to hold discussions about adolescent dating violence (ADV) with adolescent daughters using a reproductive justice framework. A total of 21 Black mothers participated focus groups. Although they overwhelmingly reported a willingness to discuss ADV with their daughters, mother reported three unique personal and contextual barriers to holding these conversations: (1) experiences with maternal ADV discussions during their won adolescence; (2) lack of comfort discussing ADV issues; and (3) perceptions of their daughters' readiness for these discussions. These results highlight the importance of developing the generationally appropriate interventions to facilitate Black mothers' ability to provide daughters with ADV protective strategies.","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"120 - 91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42971729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editor's Note","authors":"J. Wadley","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2022.0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2022.0015","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"vii - viii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45538377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract:Scholars have historically explained relationship dynamics of Black couples using White middle-class models, ignoring minority-specific stressors. Few relationship models that consider the impact of racism on relationship outcomes have been proposed or tested. We test Bryant et al.'s (2010) conceptual framework by examining mediation and moderation effects of partner's attributions and racism-related stress on dyadic coping and relationship quality. Data from 97 Black individuals in committed relationships suggests that those who experienced frequent daily discrimination and tended to blame their partner for their stress-related behaviors, were more likely to engage in mutual support and report more positive qualities of the relationship.
{"title":"Racism-Related Stress, Dyadic Coping, and Relationship Quality in Black Couples","authors":"Melinda Murdock, Nathan D. Wood","doi":"10.1353/bsr.2022.0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1353/bsr.2022.0012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract:Scholars have historically explained relationship dynamics of Black couples using White middle-class models, ignoring minority-specific stressors. Few relationship models that consider the impact of racism on relationship outcomes have been proposed or tested. We test Bryant et al.'s (2010) conceptual framework by examining mediation and moderation effects of partner's attributions and racism-related stress on dyadic coping and relationship quality. Data from 97 Black individuals in committed relationships suggests that those who experienced frequent daily discrimination and tended to blame their partner for their stress-related behaviors, were more likely to engage in mutual support and report more positive qualities of the relationship.","PeriodicalId":73626,"journal":{"name":"Journal of black sexuality and relationships","volume":"9 1","pages":"43 - 61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48061787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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