Investigates changes between 1973 and 1990 in degree to which African-American and white women have participated in labor force out of economic necessity versus preference for working outside the home. Found that women's motivations for participating in labor market began to converge toward those of men. Most reported working for other than…

The present study focuses primarily upon wives in Black middle-class families, with comparisons made to wives in middle-class White and working-class Black families. Results suggest that Black middle-class wives have higher employment rates because of economic need. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between type of interrole conflict, choice of coping strategy, and overall satisfaction with role performance of Black employed wives with children. It was found that type of conflict influenced the choice of coping strategy. (Author)

African American and white men's attitudes toward gender roles, changes in gender role attitude, and maternal and life course influences on gender role attitude are examined. Findings indicate that there are racial differences in attitude, that attitudes change over time, and that individual status and life course processes influence attitudes.…

Examines parenting practices of African American mothers (N=114) of children ages 5-12. Maternal education, socioeconomic status, childrearing history, and maternal depression differentially predicted child-centered parenting, reasoning, and mothers' tendencies to let situations go. Stresses importance of extending models of parenting determinants…

Explored participation in and impact of social roles on psychological and physical health of middle-aged and older Black women. Found that few such women participated in the three roles of parent, spouse, and employee simultaneously. Of these three roles, only employment showed a significant relationship to well-being, having a positive impact on…