Khrystal Johnson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3835502 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Khrystal Johnson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Khrystal |
| FAMILY NAME | Johnson |
| SIGNATURE | JOHNSON K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Washington University in St. Louis |
| ORCID | 0009-0006-3812-6444 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A mixed methods study of self-compassion, academic adjustment, and mental health among Black college women.
A narrative case study of pleasure activism and Black women’s sexual and intimate journeys
It’s more than a book club”
Gendered Racial Identity, Positive Health Practices, and Mental Health Among Black Adult Women
In the current study, we analyzed data from a national sample of 501 Black women (18–35 years old, M = 27) to examine the associations between gendered racial identity beliefs, the Superwoman Schema, and positive health practices on women’s stress, anxiety, and depression. Gendered racial centrality and endorsement of the Superwoman Schema was associated with poorer mental health outcomes, while positive beliefs about being a Black woman were ass…
Navigating Racial Stress
This study examined Black parents’ reports of daily racism experiences on racial socialization competency (i.e., confidence in discussing race and racism) among Black mothers (N = 385 , M age = 36.99, 55% mothers) and fathers (N = 296, M age = 37.66). The moderating role of racial trauma was also investigated. The results indicated that Black mothers who faced daily racism exhibited increased confidence in discussing race and racism with their ch…
A Black Feminist Study of Black Mother-Daughter Sexual Communication
There is a well-established body of literature on parent-child sexual communication (PCSC) among Black families. Still, most of this work focuses on reducing sexual risk behaviors among Black girls and focuses less on the multidimensionality of PCSC among Black parents and their daughters. In this qualitative study, we explored Black mother-daughter PCSC by analyzing interviews with 29 Black mothers in the U.S. with daughters ages 6-11. We used c…
Raising Resilient Black Women
Raising Resilient Black Women
A Black Feminist Study of Black Mother-Daughter Sexual Communication
There is a well-established body of literature on parent-child sexual communication (PCSC) among Black families. Still, most of this work focuses on reducing sexual risk behaviors among Black girls and focuses less on the multidimensionality of PCSC among Black parents and their daughters. In this qualitative study, we explored Black mother-daughter PCSC by analyzing interviews with 29 Black mothers in the U.S. with daughters ages 6-11. We used c…
Raising Resilient Black Women
A Black Feminist Study of Black Mother-Daughter Sexual Communication
There is a well-established body of literature on parent-child sexual communication (PCSC) among Black families. Still, most of this work focuses on reducing sexual risk behaviors among Black girls and focuses less on the multidimensionality of PCSC among Black parents and their daughters. In this qualitative study, we explored Black mother-daughter PCSC by analyzing interviews with 29 Black mothers in the U.S. with daughters ages 6-11. We used c…
Gendered Racial Identity, Positive Health Practices, and Mental Health Among Black Adult Women
In the current study, we analyzed data from a national sample of 501 Black women (18–35 years old, M = 27) to examine the associations between gendered racial identity beliefs, the Superwoman Schema, and positive health practices on women’s stress, anxiety, and depression. Gendered racial centrality and endorsement of the Superwoman Schema was associated with poorer mental health outcomes, while positive beliefs about being a Black woman were ass…
Navigating Racial Stress
This study examined Black parents’ reports of daily racism experiences on racial socialization competency (i.e., confidence in discussing race and racism) among Black mothers (N = 385 , M age = 36.99, 55% mothers) and fathers (N = 296, M age = 37.66). The moderating role of racial trauma was also investigated. The results indicated that Black mothers who faced daily racism exhibited increased confidence in discussing race and racism with their ch…
A mixed methods study of self-compassion, academic adjustment, and mental health among Black college women.
A narrative case study of pleasure activism and Black women’s sexual and intimate journeys
It’s more than a book club”
Gender Studies (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Black women (3 works) · Gender Roles and Identity Studies (3 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (3 works) · Daughter (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works)