Tierra A James
Biographic Data
| ID | 4199628 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tierra A James |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tierra A |
| FAMILY NAME | James |
| SIGNATURE | JAMES T A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Auburn University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1180-3242 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
‘She who must not be named’
We examine how Harry Potter fans negotiate their identities after the author, J. K. Rowling, wrote multiple transphobic posts on X. We answer the questions of (1) whether Rowling’s social media posts about gender impacted fans’ identities and behaviour and, if so, (2) what factors relate to fans’ choices to remain a fan. We present findings from survey data collected between 2022 and 2023. Using t-tests and logistic regression, we analyse changes…
The double-edged nature of strength
OBJECTIVES: Although critical to the labor force, organizational research rarely considers the perspectives of Black women generally and individual differences in cultural identity specifically. Simultaneously, although cultural psychologists have linked individual differences in race and gender socialization, termed the Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema, to mental health outcomes, it has not been tested in work contexts. Finally, research using th…
My Debts to Society Paid in Full”
Since the 1976 Gregg v. Georgia decision, everyone sentenced to death in the U.S. has automatic appeals to ensure that no procedural errors exist in the condemned person's capital case. However, approximately 10% of executions since 1976 have involved an individual or "volunteer" who waived their remaining appeals to their death sentence, which inevitably expedited their execution. Scholars have since explored the legality of "volunteering" for e…
Picture books for young children of incarcerated parents
Research suggests that bibliotherapy can help children cope with life's challenges through age‐appropriate reading and storytelling. Bibliotherapy has been employed to assist children in dealing with grief, divorce, adoption and other stressors. However, limited studies have investigated how this approach can support young children with incarcerated parents. Utilizing bibliotherapy as a framework, this study conducts a thematic analysis of childr…
Readiness of a U.S. Black community to address suicide
Communities need to be ready to address increased suicide among Black Americans. The Community Readiness Model (CRM) provides an established assessment for marginalized communities facing suicide. CRM assessment of the Northeast Ohio Black community involved interviews with 25 representatives, analysis using rating scales, co-scoring, and calculation. Results include a marginal overall score and low to average scores for five dimensions: knowledg…
Is This Really Our Problem
Rates of suicide within the Black community are increasing. Rising rates, coupled with institutional racism, impacts how Black perceive suicide as a problem in their communities. This paper examines the misconceptions that Black Americans hold about the topic of suicide. The current project included data from 25 self-identifying Black adults living in Northeast Ohio. We used a thematic analysis approach to data analysis. Through in-depth intervie…
Exploring How Interactions between Race and Social Bonds Influence Substance Use
This study uses a social bonds framework to explore the main effects of race and five social bonds (attachment to peers, attachment to parents, school commitment, activity involvement) on adolescent substance use. We also explore whether social bonds have the capacity to enhance or mitigate the effects of race on substance use. We test this question using longitudinal data from a predominately Black sample of at-risk high school students (n = 783…
Keeping Ourselves Sane
Keeping Ourselves Sane
Readiness of a U.S. Black community to address suicide
Communities need to be ready to address increased suicide among Black Americans. The Community Readiness Model (CRM) provides an established assessment for marginalized communities facing suicide. CRM assessment of the Northeast Ohio Black community involved interviews with 25 representatives, analysis using rating scales, co-scoring, and calculation. Results include a marginal overall score and low to average scores for five dimensions: knowledg…
Is This Really Our Problem
Rates of suicide within the Black community are increasing. Rising rates, coupled with institutional racism, impacts how Black perceive suicide as a problem in their communities. This paper examines the misconceptions that Black Americans hold about the topic of suicide. The current project included data from 25 self-identifying Black adults living in Northeast Ohio. We used a thematic analysis approach to data analysis. Through in-depth intervie…
Exploring How Interactions between Race and Social Bonds Influence Substance Use
This study uses a social bonds framework to explore the main effects of race and five social bonds (attachment to peers, attachment to parents, school commitment, activity involvement) on adolescent substance use. We also explore whether social bonds have the capacity to enhance or mitigate the effects of race on substance use. We test this question using longitudinal data from a predominately Black sample of at-risk high school students (n = 783…
Keeping Ourselves Sane
Exploring How Interactions between Race and Social Bonds Influence Substance Use
This study uses a social bonds framework to explore the main effects of race and five social bonds (attachment to peers, attachment to parents, school commitment, activity involvement) on adolescent substance use. We also explore whether social bonds have the capacity to enhance or mitigate the effects of race on substance use. We test this question using longitudinal data from a predominately Black sample of at-risk high school students (n = 783…
Picture books for young children of incarcerated parents
Research suggests that bibliotherapy can help children cope with life's challenges through age‐appropriate reading and storytelling. Bibliotherapy has been employed to assist children in dealing with grief, divorce, adoption and other stressors. However, limited studies have investigated how this approach can support young children with incarcerated parents. Utilizing bibliotherapy as a framework, this study conducts a thematic analysis of childr…
Readiness of a U.S. Black community to address suicide
Communities need to be ready to address increased suicide among Black Americans. The Community Readiness Model (CRM) provides an established assessment for marginalized communities facing suicide. CRM assessment of the Northeast Ohio Black community involved interviews with 25 representatives, analysis using rating scales, co-scoring, and calculation. Results include a marginal overall score and low to average scores for five dimensions: knowledg…
Is This Really Our Problem
Rates of suicide within the Black community are increasing. Rising rates, coupled with institutional racism, impacts how Black perceive suicide as a problem in their communities. This paper examines the misconceptions that Black Americans hold about the topic of suicide. The current project included data from 25 self-identifying Black adults living in Northeast Ohio. We used a thematic analysis approach to data analysis. Through in-depth intervie…
My Debts to Society Paid in Full”
Since the 1976 Gregg v. Georgia decision, everyone sentenced to death in the U.S. has automatic appeals to ensure that no procedural errors exist in the condemned person's capital case. However, approximately 10% of executions since 1976 have involved an individual or "volunteer" who waived their remaining appeals to their death sentence, which inevitably expedited their execution. Scholars have since explored the legality of "volunteering" for e…
‘She who must not be named’
We examine how Harry Potter fans negotiate their identities after the author, J. K. Rowling, wrote multiple transphobic posts on X. We answer the questions of (1) whether Rowling’s social media posts about gender impacted fans’ identities and behaviour and, if so, (2) what factors relate to fans’ choices to remain a fan. We present findings from survey data collected between 2022 and 2023. Using t-tests and logistic regression, we analyse changes…
The double-edged nature of strength
OBJECTIVES: Although critical to the labor force, organizational research rarely considers the perspectives of Black women generally and individual differences in cultural identity specifically. Simultaneously, although cultural psychologists have linked individual differences in race and gender socialization, termed the Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema, to mental health outcomes, it has not been tested in work contexts. Finally, research using th…
Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)