Rural black women and depression: A contextual analysis

Article Abstract:

An investigation of depression amongst rural black mothers was undertaken using ecological system theory and self-report data. Spousal support and depression showed a strong negative link in conditions of high socioeconomic risk and a nonsignificant link when socioeconomic risk is low. Socioeconomic risk and child behavior difficulties were linked with women's depression.

Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Women, Black, Black women

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Linking family processes and academic competence among rural African American youths

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A study of 90 rural African American youths at the ages between 9 and 12 years and their parents explains the relationship between parental education attainment and family financial resources, and the parental participation with the adolescent's school. The mother's involvement in school is associated with academic competence and the capacity of youth to regulate themselves. The family's financial resources are another factor affecting academic competence.

Psychological aspects, Finance, Education, Academic achievement, Family, African American youth, Parent participation (Education)

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Sibling relationships in rural African American families

Article Abstract:

Mothers' and fathers' psychological functioning was linked to sibling relationship quality in a sample of 9-12 year old African American youths and their married parents living in a rural area. Such family processes were linked with children's development of self-regulation.

African Americans, Brothers and sisters

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