John Henryism and Self-Reported Physical Health Among High–Socioeconomic Status African American Men
- 1 May 2004
- journal article
- Published by American Public Health Association in American Journal of Public Health
- Vol. 94 (5) , 737-738
- https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.94.5.737
Abstract
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.Keywords
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