Christy L Erving, Rachel A Zajdel, Kennedy M Blevins, Nicole D Fields, Zachary T Martin, Izraelle I McKinnon, Rachel Parker, Raphiel J Murden, Shivika Udaipuria, Seegar Swanson, Bianca Booker, Taylor Burey, Viola Vaccarino, Reneé H Moore, Dayna A Johnson, Tené T Lewis
OBJECTIVES: Similar to women overall, Black women are socialized to be communal and "self-sacrificing," but unlike women from other racial/ethnic backgrounds, Black women are also socialized to be "strong" and "invulnerable." This phenomenon is labeled Superwoman schema. This study examined associations between Superwoman schema endorsement and subjective sleep quality. METHODS: Participants included 405 Black women (ages 30-46). Superwoman schema was measured using a 35-item scale capturing five dimensions: obligation to present strength, suppress emotions, resistance to vulnerability, motivation to succeed, and obligation to help others...
February 24, 2024: Sleep Health