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标题：John Henryism and Self-Reported Physical Health Among High–Socioeconomic Status African American Men
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作者：Vence L. Bonham ; Sherrill L. Sellers ; Harold W. Neighbors 等
期刊名称：American journal of public health
印刷版ISSN：0090-0036
出版年度：2004
卷号：94
期号：5
页码：737-738
语种：English
出版社：American Public Health Association
摘要：We performed a cross-sectional survey of high–socioeconomic status (SES) African American men and their health to examine the relationship between John Henryism (the strong behavioral predisposition to directly confront barriers to upward social mobility) and selfreported physical health status. We found a positive association between John Henryism and better physical health among high-SES African American men. The study of social and behavioral implications of health of men of differing SES is required to develop strategies to improve the health of African American men. African American men report lower levels of physical health and have higher mortality rates than their non-Black counterparts. 1 One of the causes of this increased risk is exposure to racially based stressors. 2 To better explain these patterns of physical health risks in general, and cardiovascular risk in particular, Sherman James developed the construct of John Henryism. John Henryism is a strong behavioral predisposition to directly confront barriers to upward social mobility. 3 African Americans possessing a high John Henryism orientation believe that just about any obstacle can be overcome through hard work and a strong determination to succeed. The majority of studies on John Henryism have focused on hypertension. 3– 8 This study analyzes the association between John Henryism and self-reported health status in a high–socioeconomic status (SES) group of African American men. Assessing the relationship of John Henryism to self-reported health status expands the body of knowledge on John Henryism. At present, we do not know enough about whether John Henryism operates primarily on cardiovascular disease or whether it has more pervasive health effects.