Date of Conferral

2023

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Psychology

Advisor

Melody Moore

Abstract

AbstractWomen occupy many roles today, including wife, partner, parent, student, employee, and caregiver. This study addressed the effects of multiple roles on degreed African American women. The specific purpose was to assess the relationships between the marital and parental roles and employment status of college-educated African American women and assess mental health impacts as a result of role strain. The theoretical foundation for the study was Goode's role strain theory. The Working Women’s Role Strain Inventory, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and General Anxiety Disorder-7 were administered to 82 women participants between the ages of 22 and 61 who were involved in at least three roles. The convenience sample included women from local sororities, various religious communities, and referrals from participants. A correlational analysis revealed there was no significant association between role strain and marital status, and role strain and employment status. . There was a positive correlation between role strain and single nonparent status. There was a significant relationship between depression and overall role strain and a significant relationship between anxiety and overall role strain. This study may contribute to positive social change by informing health care professionals and social services programmers about the impact of depression and anxiety on role strain among African American women. With this knowledge, professionals may become more culturally sensitive and competent when developing treatment plans for African American women.

Download

Share

 
COinS