An Integrative Review of Sistah Circles in Empirical Research

IF 2.5 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Psychology of Women Quarterly Pub Date : 2023-03-06 DOI:10.1177/03616843231154564

Martinque K. Jones, Shardé M. Davis, Gabriella Gaskin-Cole

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Abstract

Sistah circles are spaces shared by Black women who share similar goals, exchange resources (e.g., support), and invest in developing strong relational bonds over time. Considering the significance of sistah circles for Black women's wellness and survival, in this study we examined how this phenomenon has been researched in the social sciences literature and, in turn, offered a more refined conceptual definition and framework that will direct future research on this topic. Specifically, we completed an integrative review of empirical studies on sistah circles using social science databases and search engines to identify relevant literature. Articles included for review met the following criteria: (a) published between 2000 and 2020, (b) analyzed empirical data, (c) were composed of Black women participants, and (d) mentioned Black women groups or friendships. Qualifying sources (N = 45) were organized into a taxonomy of three types of sistah circles: health-focused, social, and professional. We also analyzed sample characteristics, research methods, and publication trends across all of the articles included in the review. Based upon our taxonomy and results of our review, we highlight the strengths and limitations of the current scholarship focused on Black women's sistah circles and offer suggestions regarding future research and practice. Additional online materials for this article are available on PWQ's website at http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/suppl/10.1177/03616843231154564

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实证研究中的Sistah圈综述

姐妹圈是由黑人女性共享的空间，她们有相似的目标，交换资源(例如，支持)，并随着时间的推移投资于发展强大的关系纽带。考虑到姐妹圈对黑人女性健康和生存的重要性，在本研究中，我们研究了社会科学文献中如何研究这一现象，并反过来提供了一个更精确的概念定义和框架，将指导未来对这一主题的研究。具体而言，我们利用社会科学数据库和搜索引擎完成了对姐妹圈实证研究的综合综述，以确定相关文献。纳入审查的文章符合以下标准:(a)发表于2000年至2020年之间，(b)分析了经验数据，(c)由黑人女性参与者组成，(d)提到黑人女性团体或友谊。符合条件的来源(N = 45)被组织成三种类型的姐妹圈:以健康为重点的、社会的和专业的。我们还分析了纳入综述的所有文章的样本特征、研究方法和出版趋势。根据我们的分类和回顾结果，我们强调了目前关注黑人妇女姐妹圈的奖学金的优势和局限性，并对未来的研究和实践提出了建议。本文的其他在线材料可在PWQ的网站http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/suppl/10.1177/03616843231154564上获得

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Psychology of Women Quarterly Multiple-

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6.10

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5.00%

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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.