Husain Lateef, Benjamin Leach, Sarah Narcisse, Judith Mwobobia, Dennis Boyd, Portia Nartey, Solomon Achulo
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Community-based approaches that affirm cultural identity may be particularly critical for promoting flourishing and well-being in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Benevolent Childhood Experiences and Afrocentric Norms: Pathways to Flourishing Among Urban Black Young Adults.\",\"authors\":\"Husain Lateef, Benjamin Leach, Sarah Narcisse, Judith Mwobobia, Dennis Boyd, Portia Nartey, Solomon Achulo\",\"doi\":\"10.1080/26408066.2025.2568078\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs) have been shown to support positive adulthood outcomes, yet this framework has not widley applied to emerging Black Americans, who are disproportionately exposed to adversity and systemic inequities. 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Benevolent Childhood Experiences and Afrocentric Norms: Pathways to Flourishing Among Urban Black Young Adults.
Introduction: Benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs) have been shown to support positive adulthood outcomes, yet this framework has not widley applied to emerging Black Americans, who are disproportionately exposed to adversity and systemic inequities. This study examined the association between BCEs and flourishing in this population, with attention to the moderating roles of discrimination and Afrocentric cultural norms.
Methods: An online survey was administered to 619 Black young adults. Participants completed validated measures of BCEs, flourishing, discrimination, and Afrocentric norms. Descriptive statistics, correlations, and regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationships among these variables.
Results: Nearly all participants (96%) reported at least one BCE, while 25% reported all BCEs, a prevalence lower than that found in general populations. BCEs and Afrocentric norms were positively associated with flourishing, whereas discrimination was negatively associated. Moderation analyses indicated that discrimination weakened the positive association between BCEs and flourishing, while Afrocentric norms strengthened it.
Discussion: These findings identify BCEs as an important strength among emerging Black adults. The moderating effects observed highlight the need for targeted social interventions, and culturally responsive practices that expand access to BCEs, reduce discrimination, and enhance resilience. Community-based approaches that affirm cultural identity may be particularly critical for promoting flourishing and well-being in this population.