scholarly journals Introducing the Black Male Life Success Theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. p50
Author(s):  
Dr. Aaron D. Smith, EdD ◽  
Jyoti Aggarwal, MEd, BS
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Black Males ◽  
Black Male ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Construct ◽  
Grounded Theory Study ◽  
Life Success

For decades, literature has described success for Black males as an unattainable phenomenon due to the nearly insurmountable hardships they face. Although this narrative has changed within the last 15 years, there are insignificant amounts of research on Black male life success. This study sought to identify and discover how 14 Black males in Central Virginia achieved life success. This study defined life success for Black males utilizing the psychological construct of well-being. This grounded theory study identified a framework for Black male life success which included a definition for life success as well as common attributes and circumstances or Black males on their journey towards life success.

Breastfeeding Decision-Making in an Addiction Trajectory: An Exploratory Grounded Theory Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-388
Author(s):  
Kristy J. Cook ◽  
Kim L. Larson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Grounded Theory Study

Background and PurposeGlobally, five million women are affected by opioid use disorder (OUD). Women with OUD are less likely to breastfeed than the general population, increasing risk of neonatal withdrawal. Theoretical frameworks related to breastfeeding did not address women with OUD. The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model to better understand breastfeeding disparities among this vulnerable population.MethodsA grounded theory study was conducted from August 2018 to March 2019 to investigate concepts likely to influence breastfeeding decisions in women with OUD. In-depth interviews were conducted in North Carolina with 10 women in recovery who breastfed, and their six identified support persons. Data were analyzed through iterative coding. This article focuses on maternal perspectives of breastfeeding informed by support persons.ResultsThe overarching theme was breastfeeding decision-making in an addiction trajectory. Two antecedent pathways led to the recovery–relapse cycle. This cycle involved seeking, initiating, and maintaining recovery with episodic relapse. Perceived stigma linked the recovery–relapse cycle with breastworks. Breastworks, an emergent concept, was characterized by learning and knowing, good intentions, and health-care provider sensitivity.Implications for PracticeThis grounded theory model may inform clinicians in caring for women with OUD and support breastfeeding and newborn well-being. Strategies to address research and practice may include the development of a mobile application, having women in recovery on the health-care team, and incorporation of breastfeeding guidelines.

scholarly journals “It’s Hard Out Here if You’re a Black Felon”: A Critical Examination of Black Male Reentry

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason M. Williams ◽  
Sean K. Wilson ◽  
Carrie Bergeson
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Black Males ◽  
Black Male ◽  
Critical Ethnography ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Formerly Incarcerated ◽  
Daily Experiences ◽  
Health And Well Being

Formerly incarcerated Black males face many barriers once they return to society after incarceration. Research has long established incarceration as a determinant of poor health and well-being. While research has shown that legally created barriers (e.g., employment, housing, and social services) are often a challenge post-incarceration, far less is known of Black male’s daily experiences of reentry. Utilizing critical ethnography and semi-structured interviews with formerly incarcerated Black males in a Northeastern community, this study examines the challenges Black males experience post-incarceration.

Grieving, Mourning, and Healing Following Youth Suicide: A Focus on Health and Well Being in Families

2004 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Grant Kalischuk ◽  
Virginia E. Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Youth Suicide ◽  
Grounded Theory Study ◽  
Relational Practice ◽  
Holistic Practice ◽  
Health And Well Being

Within the context of their grieving families, this grounded theory study explored survivors' experiences of healing following youth suicide. The major theme developed in this study, Journeying Toward Wholeness, is conceptualized as a process involving the inter-relationships among three sub-themes: Grieving in Response to Youth Suicide, Mourning in Response to Youth Suicide, and Healing in Response to Youth Suicide. Initially, grieving, mourning, and healing occur within individual and family realms. Theoretically congruent with systems theory, this mid-range grounded theory suggests that grieving, mourning, and healing are embedded within a broader social context. This theory purports that grieving, mourning, and healing are related, dynamic, and seamless processes influencing each person's journey toward wholeness following youth suicide. This theory supplements the basis of holistic practice, directs us to accept a broad range of survivors' expressions of movement towards wholeness and health, stresses the importance of working with survivors' stories, and encourages us in relational practice.

Social class and undergraduates' career development: A grounded theory study

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keaton C. Zucker ◽  
Aaron Hudyma ◽  
Patton O. Garriott ◽  
Dana Santiago ◽  
Jessica Morse
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Grounded Theory Study
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