A longitudinal study of stress-buffering effects for urban African-American male adolescent problem behaviors and mental health

African-American males living in poverty are among the least likely children and adolescents to receive mental health services in the United States, even though they are the most likely to be referred to mental health agencies for services. In this article the authors explore current problems facing impoverished African American male youth who exhibit symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), their need for mental health services, and the barriers to services that they face, and offer recommendations for mental health counselors.

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Risky sexual behavior in relation to marijuana and alcohol use among African–American, male adolescent detainees and their female partners

Drug and Alcohol Dependence ◽

10.1016/s0376-8716(03)00196-0 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 72 (2) ◽

pp. 197-203 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

J.B Kingree ◽

Heidi Betz

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

African American ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

African American Male ◽

Male Adolescent ◽

Female Partners

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The Impact of Religion on Family Functioning in Low-Income African American Families With Adolescents

Journal of Black Psychology ◽

10.1177/0095798418771808 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 247-272

Author(s):

Amanda Sisselman-Borgia ◽

Mia Budescu ◽

Ronald D. Taylor

Keyword(s):

African American ◽

Family Functioning ◽

Problem Behaviors ◽

Low Income ◽

African American Families ◽

Religious Support ◽

Adolescent Problem Behaviors ◽

Family Routine ◽

The Impact ◽

American Families

The current study explores the association between religion and family functioning. Specifically, this study examined whether two aspects of religion, social religious support (from clergy and members of the congregation) and support from God (or spirituality), were related to frequency of household routines and parenting strategies as reported by both parents and adolescents, as well as adolescent problem behaviors. The sample consisted of 115 low-income African American mother-adolescent (age 14-18 years) dyads. Families were recruited as part of a larger study on the lives of low-income African American families with adolescents. Results indicated that higher levels of social religious support and spirituality were associated with increased levels of family routine as reported by caregivers. These results highlight the important roles relationships with God and other church members may play in supporting the lives of low-income African American parents and their children.

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Second Time around Parenting: Factors Predictive of Grandparents Becoming Caregivers for Their Grandchildren

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.2190/7y1m-unrt-9bp4-bwl1 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 50 (3) ◽

pp. 185-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Meredith Minkler ◽

Esme Fuller-Thomson

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

High School ◽

African American ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

National Survey ◽

Primary Caregivers ◽

Personal Characteristics ◽

Intergenerational Solidarity ◽

Research Practice ◽

Contextual Variables

More than one in ten American grandparents raise a grandchild for at least six months, with most of these providing care for three years or more. This longitudinal study, utilizing data from the National Survey of Families and Households, identifies the pre-existing personal characteristics and contextual variables which are predictive of individuals becoming primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Contrary to hypothesis, pre-caregiving attitudes concerning intergenerational solidarity bore little relationship to the likelihood of becoming a caregiver. In contrast, being female, younger, African American, and having not completed high school were significantly predictive of becoming a custodial grandparent. Implications of these findings for research, practice, and policy in gerontology, mental health, and related areas are discussed.

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I Can't Breathe

Advances in Religious and Cultural Studies - Challenges to Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs in Organizations ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-4093-0.ch003 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 27-40

Author(s):

Richard D. Williams ◽

April J. Lisbon

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

African American ◽

Critical Analysis ◽

African American Male ◽

Male Students ◽

American Education ◽

African American Male Students ◽

Equity In Education ◽

American Students ◽

The Status

This chapter is a critical analysis using African American Male Theory (AAMT) to examine and critique the status of the African American male with an emotional disturbance in the American education complex. This chapter expands upon AAMT by applying a critical lens to various AAMT tenants. A vignette of Ahmad, a young African American male, shows the injustice endured by many African American male students. A review of literature on the mental health of African American students and equity in education provides for a rich discourse. This chapter also provides implications for further discussion and recommendations for practitioners.

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