Whose American Dream? Examining the John Henryism Hypothesis for Psychological Distress among African American and Caribbean Black Women
Journal of Health and Social Behavior
Published online on October 01, 2025
Abstract
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The John Henryism hypothesis (JHH) suggests high John Henryism may adversely affect the health of individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES). Although prevalent among Black Americans, its impact on Black women’s mental health across ethnic subgroups ...
The John Henryism hypothesis (JHH) suggests high John Henryism may adversely affect the health of individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES). Although prevalent among Black Americans, its impact on Black women’s mental health across ethnic subgroups ...