“She Has a Village”: The Intergenerational Benefits of Social Support Networks for Black Mothers and Daughters

IF 2.5 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Psychology of Women Quarterly Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI:10.1177/03616843241233289

Lamont S. Bryant, Seanna Leath, Janelle Billingsley, Saidi Moseley

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Abstract

In the current qualitative study, we explored the perceived benefits of Black mothers’ villages as cultural resource systems of social support. We used consensual qualitative research methods to analyze semi-structured interview data from 28 Black mothers (25–60 years, Mage = 46) in the United States. We identified seven main themes. For Black daughters, village support offered: (a) models of positive relationships, (b) access to social and enriching activities, (c) natural mentorship, and (d) gendered racial identity affirmation. For Black mothers, village support offered the necessary time and space to: (e) engage in personal restorative practices, (f) find joy in Black mama sister circles, and (g) experience support for educational and occupational opportunities. In addition to appreciation for the various ways village members showed up, mothers valued village members’ contributions to daughters’ self-esteem and gendered racial pride. Narratives highlighted Black mothers’ intentional village-making, underscoring fictive and extended kin networks’ enduring importance in Black girls’ identity development and well-being. Our findings hold implications for culturally relevant socialization frameworks for Black girls and stimulate new discussions on supporting Black mothers and daughters more effectively.

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"她有一个村庄社会支持网络对黑人母亲和女儿的代际益处

在当前的定性研究中，我们探讨了黑人母亲村作为社会支持的文化资源系统所带来的益处。我们采用协商一致的定性研究方法，分析了来自美国 28 位黑人母亲（25-60 岁，Mage = 46）的半结构式访谈数据。我们确定了七大主题。对黑人女儿而言，乡村支持提供了：（a）积极的人际关系模式，（b）参加社交和丰富活动的机会，（c）自然的指导，以及（d）性别种族身份的肯定。对于黑人母亲来说，乡村支持为她们提供了必要的时间和空间：(e) 参与个人恢复性实践，(f) 在黑人妈妈姐妹圈中找到快乐，(g) 在教育和职业机会方面得到支持。除了赞赏村里成员的各种表现形式外，母亲们还重视村里成员对女儿自尊和性别种族自豪感的贡献。叙事强调了黑人母亲有意识地建立村庄，突出了虚构和扩展的亲属网络对黑人女孩身份发展和幸福的持久重要性。我们的研究结果对黑人女孩的文化相关社会化框架具有重要意义，并激发了关于更有效地支持黑人母亲和女儿的新讨论。

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Psychology of Women Quarterly Multiple-

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6.10

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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.