Kumea Shorter-Gooden
Biographic Data
| ID | 3622312 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kumea Shorter-Gooden |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kumea |
| FAMILY NAME | Shorter-Gooden |
| SIGNATURE | SHORTER-GOODEN K |
| AFFILIATIONS | International-Multicultural Initiatives, Alliant International University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 151 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Development and validation of the African American Women’s Shifting Scale (AAWSS)
A structural model was developed based on the Multicultural Assessment-Intervention Process (MAIP) framework that allowed for the exploration of the shifting construct. Implications for future research are discussed
Expanding the Circle
In the last decade, the United States has increasingly focused on the reduction and elimination of health disparities in racial and ethnic minority groups. Somewhat neglected in these efforts have been mental health disparities for American Indians. American Indians remain in a precarious position as an underserved community with limited culturally competent resources to address their mental health and substance-abuse needs. The lack of resources…
Multiple Resistance Strategies
This qualitative study of a community sample of 196 African American women aimed to identify the coping strategies that Black women use to manage the stress of racism and sexism. The findings reveal that they use multiple resistance strategies: (a) three ongoing internal coping strategies (resting on faith-relying on prayer and spirituality; standing on shoulders-drawing strength from African American ancestors; and valuing oneself-sustaining a p…
The Simpson Trial
The author reflects on the emotional impact of the O.J. Simpson trial and verdict and contends that the issues and concerns generated by the trial are mental health issues. The lack of leadership of mental health professionals in helping people to deal with their reactions to these events is noted. From this experience, seven lessons for mental health professionals are proposed. In particular, a call is made for mental health practitioners who ar…
Multiple Resistance Strategies
This qualitative study of a community sample of 196 African American women aimed to identify the coping strategies that Black women use to manage the stress of racism and sexism. The findings reveal that they use multiple resistance strategies: (a) three ongoing internal coping strategies (resting on faith-relying on prayer and spirituality; standing on shoulders-drawing strength from African American ancestors; and valuing oneself-sustaining a p…
Development and validation of the African American Women’s Shifting Scale (AAWSS)
A structural model was developed based on the Multicultural Assessment-Intervention Process (MAIP) framework that allowed for the exploration of the shifting construct. Implications for future research are discussed
The Simpson Trial
The author reflects on the emotional impact of the O.J. Simpson trial and verdict and contends that the issues and concerns generated by the trial are mental health issues. The lack of leadership of mental health professionals in helping people to deal with their reactions to these events is noted. From this experience, seven lessons for mental health professionals are proposed. In particular, a call is made for mental health practitioners who ar…
Multiple Resistance Strategies
This qualitative study of a community sample of 196 African American women aimed to identify the coping strategies that Black women use to manage the stress of racism and sexism. The findings reveal that they use multiple resistance strategies: (a) three ongoing internal coping strategies (resting on faith-relying on prayer and spirituality; standing on shoulders-drawing strength from African American ancestors; and valuing oneself-sustaining a p…
Expanding the Circle
In the last decade, the United States has increasingly focused on the reduction and elimination of health disparities in racial and ethnic minority groups. Somewhat neglected in these efforts have been mental health disparities for American Indians. American Indians remain in a precarious position as an underserved community with limited culturally competent resources to address their mental health and substance-abuse needs. The lack of resources…
Development and validation of the African American Women’s Shifting Scale (AAWSS)
A structural model was developed based on the Multicultural Assessment-Intervention Process (MAIP) framework that allowed for the exploration of the shifting construct. Implications for future research are discussed
Psychology (4 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · African american (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (2 works)