Beyond Strength: Black Women’s Perceptions of Physical Activity and Mental Health Through Superwoman Schema and Black Feminist Theory

Breana Turner, Kristina Jiles, Sydney Thompson, Kayla Mbanzendore, Sophie Wenzel, Kathy Hosig, Department of Translational Biology, and Health, Virginia Tech, Department of Population Health Sciences, Virginia Tech

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on June 09, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
IntroductionBlack women experience disproportionate burdens of chronic disease and mental health challenges and are less likely to meet recommended levels of physical activity. However, existing research remains limited in centering Black women’s lived ...