Gender Microaggressions That Target Women in the U.S. Military: Examining Links with Depression and the Moderating Role of Rank and Coping

IF 2.5 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Psychology of Women Quarterly Pub Date : 2023-10-05 DOI:10.1177/03616843231202706

Yeeun Kim, Sierra K. Dimberg, Lisa B. Spanierman, D Anthony Clark

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Abstract

In this study, we examined active-duty women's experiences with gender microaggressions in the U.S. military and their associations with depressive symptoms. We also tested if rank and coping strategies would moderate the link between gender microaggressions and depressive symptoms. Participants comprised 682 self-identified women from the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy. Results from an online survey indicated that active-duty women's experiences with gender microaggressions were positively and significantly associated with their scores on a measure of depressive symptoms. Military rank moderated this association but coping strategies did not. Specifically, among those in lower military ranks (i.e., enlisted service members) we found a stronger association between gender microaggressions and depressive symptoms, whereas higher rank (i.e., officers) served as a buffer. Our results suggest that clinicians should be aware of the potential effects of gender microaggressions on active-duty women's mental health, especially among enlisted women. Commanding officers and military policymakers should consider potential implications of gender microaggressions on unit cohesion, unit performance, and mission effectiveness.

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以美国军队女性为目标的性别微侵犯:与抑郁的联系以及军衔和应对的调节作用的检验

在这项研究中，我们调查了美国军队中现役女性的性别微侵犯经历及其与抑郁症状的联系。我们还测试了等级和应对策略是否会缓和性别微侵犯和抑郁症状之间的联系。参与者包括682名来自美国空军、陆军和海军的女性。一项在线调查的结果表明，现役女性的性别微侵犯经历与她们在抑郁症状测量中的得分呈正相关。军衔对这种关联有调节作用，但应对策略没有。具体来说，在军衔较低的人(即入伍服役人员)中，我们发现性别微侵犯与抑郁症状之间存在更强的关联，而军衔较高的人(即军官)则起到缓冲作用。我们的研究结果表明，临床医生应该意识到性别微侵犯对现役女性心理健康的潜在影响，尤其是在应征入伍的女性中。指挥官和军事决策者应考虑性别微侵犯对部队凝聚力、部队绩效和任务效率的潜在影响。

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Psychology of Women Quarterly Multiple-

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期刊介绍： Psychology of Women Quarterly (PWQ) is a feminist, scientific, peer-reviewed journal that publishes empirical research, critical reviews and theoretical articles that advance a field of inquiry, teaching briefs, and invited book reviews related to the psychology of women and gender. Topics include (but are not limited to) feminist approaches, methodologies, and critiques; violence against women; body image and objectification; sexism, stereotyping, and discrimination; intersectionality of gender with other social locations (such as age, ability status, class, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation); international concerns; lifespan development and change; physical and mental well being; therapeutic interventions; sexuality; social activism; and career development. This journal will be of interest to clinicians, faculty, and researchers in all psychology disciplines, as well as those interested in the sociology of gender, women’s studies, interpersonal violence, ethnic and multicultural studies, social advocates, policy makers, and teacher education.