ETHNIC

The authors explore how Black and White women view three aspects of normative femininity, and whether self-rated femininity is related to feminism. Through telephone surveys, a nationally representative sample of women (N=1130) rated themselves on feminism and items derived from Collins' (2004) benchmarks of femininity: feminine appearance, traits, and traditional gender role ideology. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed both groups conceptualized femininity as including the same dimensions, although Black women rated themselves higher on items related to feminine appearance. Among White women, traditional gender ideology was negatively related to feminism; among Black women, wearing feminine clothes was positively related to feminism. Results are discussed in terms of possibilities for resistance to the hegemonic concept of femininity that both groups share. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

In the present study the authors examined the relative contributions of typical acculturation indicators, general coping, and intercultural competence in predicting depression among 96 Hispanic adults. The results indicated that intercultural competence served to moderate the relationship between acculturation and depression. The combination of high acculturation and high intercultural competence was associated with fewer symptoms. General coping accounted for significant amounts of variance in predicting depression, over and above traditional acculturation variables alone, suggesting that an active problem-solving style was associated with a healthier outcome. The findings are discussed within the context of integrating competence-based variables into psychological conceptualizations of cultural adaptation and the importance of group-specific abilities as potential buffers against negative mental health consequences. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

This study examined the influence of race and ethnicity on psychiatric diagnoses and clinical characteristics of 1,189 children and adolescents participating in the federally funded Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program. Results showed that after controlling for age, gender, functional impairment, and socioeconomic status, there were significant race and ethnicity effects on diagnosis and clinical characteristics. Black and Native Hawaiian youth were more likely than White youth to be diagnosed with disruptive behavioral disorders. Hispanic and Native Hawaiian youth were less likely than White youth to be diagnosed with depression or dysthymia. Black, Asian American, and Native Hawaiian youth were rated as exhibiting less internalizing behavior problems than White youth. Implications for research, practice, and policy are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

This study presents the results of semistructured interviews conducted with 18 African American Christian women regarding the role of spirituality throughout their breast cancer experiences. The spiritual themes relevant for phases of the breast cancer experience are identified. Analysis resulted in the identification of 11 codes and 5 subcodes that corresponded to the diagnosis, treatment, and posttreatment phases of the breast cancer experience. Most of the survivors indicated that their spirituality and faith assisted them throughout the breast cancer experience. Discussion focuses on the spiritual resources used by the participants at the different stages in the breast cancer experience. Attention is given to implications for how professionals can use these resources to assist African American women coping with breast cancer. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

A modified CES-D was administered to a community sample of 176 European Americans (EA), 209 Native Hawaiians (NH), and 357 Japanese Americans (JA), yielding measures of depression, positive affect, depressed affect, somatic disturbance, and disturbed interpersonal relations. Positive affect was lower in JA relative to EA, consistent with findings among Native Japanese, a pattern attributed to cultural variation in emotion regulation. NH reported lower positive affect than EA, accompanied by elevated negative affect and somatic disturbance, suggesting generally higher levels of depressive symptoms. The three ethnic groups varied in mental health care usage with differing associations between depressive symptoms and experiences of stressful life events. Taken together, these results suggest ethnic variation in depressive symptoms may arise from differing cultural beliefs. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

The current study examined sociocultural correlates of body dissatisfaction and maladaptive eating attitudes among 74 South Asian American women. Participants completed measures assessing three forms of teasing--general appearance, weight/shape, and ethnic--as well as thin-ideal internalization, acculturation, cultural conflict, body dissatisfaction, and maladaptive eating attitudes. Results indicated that all three types of teasing and cultural conflict were significantly related to body dissatisfaction and maladaptive eating attitudes. Cultural conflict was found to mediate the relationship between ethnic teasing and body dissatisfaction. Neither thin-ideal internalization nor acculturation was significantly associated with either body dissatisfaction or maladaptive eating attitudes. However, body dissatisfaction was found to mediate the relationship between weight/shape teasing and maladaptive eating attitudes. Implications of these findings and possible future directions for research on South Asian American women are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

The present study evaluated the effects of stress and the ethnicity of the examiner on neuropsychological performance in a sample of Asian-Indian males in the United States. Participants were 60 Asian-Indian college students randomly assigned to one of four conditions in a 2×2 factorial design. The first factor was level of stress induction and the second was ethnicity of examiners. Results suggested that both stress inducing instructions and examiner ethnicity impacted highly demanding tasks, while moderately difficult tasks were less sensitive to ethnicity of the examiner. Results also indicate that examiners should recognize the potential impact of ethnicity and heightened level of stress when administering and interpreting neuropsychological measures. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

Previous research has documented the negative effects of racism on the psychological health of African Americans. However, consideration of racial socialization as a potential buffer against racism experiences has received limited attention. The present study investigated whether two types of parental racial socialization messages reduced the impact of racism on psychological functioning in a sample of 247 African American college freshmen (M=18.30). Results indicated that students who reported more racism experiences also had poorer levels of psychological functioning as indicated by higher levels of psychological stress and psychological distress. Parental messages emphasizing the use of African American cultural resources to cope with racism reduced the impact of racism on psychological stress only. Cultural pride messages predicted less psychological distress while messages emphasizing the use of cultural resources predicted greater psychological distress. However, neither message type moderated the relationship between racism experiences and psychological distress. These results suggest that racial socialization messages have complex relations to psychological functioning in African American college students. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

Racial microaggressions were examined through a focus group analysis of 10 self-identified Asian American participants using a semistructured interview and brief demographic questionnaire. Results identified 8 major microaggressive themes directed toward this group: (a) alien in own land, (b) ascription of intelligence, (c) exoticization of Asian women, (d) invalidation of interethnic differences, (e) denial of racial reality, (f) pathologizing cultural values/communication styles, (g) second class citizenship, and (h) invisibility. A ninth category, "undeveloped incidents/responses" was used to categorize microaggressions that were mentioned by only a few members. There were strong indications that the types of subtle racism directed at Asian Americans may be qualitatively and quantitatively different from other marginalized groups. Implications are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)

Health and Social Care in the Community 2007; 15 (1): 56-66 (January 2007)

Community Care 2007; (1661): 36-37 (22 February 2007)

Psychiatric Bulletin 2007; 31 (2): 52-53 (February 2007)

Mental Health Today 2007; 14-15 (March 2007)

London : Mental Health Foundation, 2007

Diversity in Health and Social Care 2007; 3 (4): 289-299

Loyal readers of TCEDG can send us photos of dishes they like - include date taken, name of restaurant, and the menu name of the dish. We'll post the best photos sent. JPGs preferred. Please send photos only to: tcedgpics...

Zenebech Injera, 608 T Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-667-4700 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [evite | Yelp] This restaurant with two tables is now the best Ethiopian place in Washington. It is better than Adams-Morgan, better than...

You've probably heard me say it before, but kits are the way to go. Classy Coordinates monthly kits are life-savers...they cut down on the selection process and SPEED up my scrapbooking. I love nothing more than to grab a classy...

Source/History: "Asian ingredients give these grilled chops lots of unique flavour. They can also be put in the oven and broiled." Yield: 6 servings

Source/History: "A loose interpretation of the wonderful Mexican dish, vegetarian and non-greasy but very savory. Totally lacking in heat for families, but drop a chipotle or two into the sauce if you're cooking for masochists." Yield: 4 servings

Shout out to my cousin Dawn...she's been listening and watching me scrapbook for years...she just returned from a Hawaiian vacation and she want to so a scrapbook!!! She even bought Hawaiian supplies while she was there! Family members are always...

Source/History: "I never made barbecued ribs until I moved to the South. Now I have learned how to fix 'em tender and finger lickin' good. Everyone loves the tasty sticky sauce on these ribs. They're my favorite entree, served with slaw and baked beans." Yield: 6 servings

What a rough week. I hate being so stressed and under pressure each and every day. It definitely is a creativity killer. Last night I forced my self to stop, take a break and scrapbook. I completed 5 pages in...

Source/History: "Very simple Scampi, but very sweet and tasty." Yield: 4 servings

Source/History: "Grilled zucchini with Italian seasonings, easy to make and simply great tasting!" Yield: 12 servings

Source/History: "This is a great way to serve skirt or flank steak. The two day marinade is worth the wait." Yield: 6 servings

Source/History: "Moist, luscious, and delicious. Just the right blend of spices make this chicken dish one of my most requested. Great hot or cold. If using thighs with skin, you can put over direct medium heat for the last few minutes to crisp skin." Yield: 8 servings

Just hand-made this little flyer for "The Rabble", Onikaverse Onika's Scrabble-ish Party:


click to enlarge

Very, very, far away from me. But if you're around, check it out:
April 25th at New York's Hi Fi.

Point 1: Windmills are pretty.

THE END.

The windmills at Mt. Aso in Kumamoto, Japan:
Spinning near-silent, and double-plus giant.

Source/History: "This very tasty and easy marinade for lamb chops can also be used for steaks." Yield: 6 servings

Worked hard with these two... at the Real Women Scrap booth at the NJ Expo this past weekend. We had a little fun too, when things slowed down on Saturday afternoon. Glad to meet my cyber friends in person...nothing beats...

Source/History: "I am from Louisiana and one of the specialty dishes here is Crawfish Etouffee. This is a simple dish with bold flavor. Enjoy!" Yield: 4 servings

Source/History: "An aromatic rye bread with a hint of orange and honey. A friend gave me a loaf of this bread as a hostess gift and was thoughtful enough to pass along the recipe." Yield: 3 9x5 inch loaves

Source/History: "This is excellent bread, so good it melts in your mouth!" Yield: 3 1.5-pound loaves

Source/History: "You'll love this silky-smooth dessert." Yield: 8 servings

WOOOOHOOO! for Rutgers Women's basketball team. I've been carefully watching the situation because the coach is from my hometown area. She went to the same high school my Dad went to. Here's the news coverage by my hometown paper CLICK...

Okay Manon...you thought I was joking when I said my kids were doing some major Spring cleaning, while I was working. Well here they are...they may have seen SPRING BREAK on the calendar...I saw SPRING CLEANING. Now before you go...

Hey there, Mr. Whale!



Wow, where'd you get that giant fork and knife? I didn't even know you could hold stuff.

And why you looking so down? Oh, wait! You're being served? As a free sample?

Um, okay.



Wow, you taste terrible. But maybe it's because you come from a can. Could you do me a favor and meet me at a party in a few weeks? And maybe be served sashimi-style on a fancy plate in an expensive restaurant?

And be ordered for me by someone else, without me knowing, just so I don't feel the guilt of, you know, choosing and paying to eat your raw flesh?

I mean, you don't have to do it right now, just within the next few weeks, so I can see if there's any difference in flavor.



Perfect. Gosh, Mr. Whale, you sure are effective.... at tasting not-especially-good!

Ha! Snap! Oh, no he didn't!

Oh, yes. I did.

My favorite for the day....

Bebo Trattoria da Roberto Donna, web site, 2250-B Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA (Crystal City), 703-412-5076 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WaPo | WETA | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] Where Oyamel used to...

At church on Wednesday we had a powerful interactive service, I am kicking myself for not running back to the car to get my camera. We traced Jesus's steps through the garden of Gethsemane. Prior to entering the sanctuary there...

Smitty's Market, web site, 208 South Commerce, Lockhart, TX, 512-398-9344 [Marginal Revolution | Yahoo | Austin Chronicle | emerils.com] Check out the photos. My vote goes to Smitty's, in Lockhart, Texas. Lexington Barbecue wins "most overrated." Thanks to Arnold Kling...

Source/History: "This is a traditional Portuguese dish that brings back memories of mom. It is not only tasty but it is always a hit at parties. Plan ahead, because the salted cod needs to soak for 24 hours." Yield: 8 servings

Go check out this post by Donna Downey. Her image of rabbits and reference to Easter bunnies was just to much for some, but I love how she responded. It's so true...just because something isn't the "norm" for us...we get...

We started off Holy Week right by attending church this morning. It's been a while with travel, sickness and track meets. Our church built a new sanctuary that will be used for the first time on Easter morning, that's going...

Source/History: "This dish of dates stuffed with chopped nuts is a 'home style treat' that was once savored in ancient Rome. You can replace the pine nuts with almonds if you prefer." Yield: 4 servings.