May 2010 PMID 20154298

Superwoman schema: African American women's views on stress, strength, and health.

Cheryl L Woods-Giscombé

Mentions

13
Peak: 2 in Jul 2025
across 5 sources since Sep 2017

Extended reach

7,906
potential audience

Total likes

6

Video views

107

Mentions per month

Sep 2017 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter4 posts
  • Instagram3 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective responses show a respectful recognition of the article's importance, with phrases like 'effects the Superwoman persona can have' and recommendations to 'read the article' demonstrating both acknowledgment and a moderate level of interest. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, reflecting a balanced engagement that values the research's contribution to understanding cultural roles and health disparities.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance of the study, especially its insights on how the Superwoman role influences stress and health among African American women.

InterestModerate interest

The social discussions reflect moderate curiosity, with some mentioning a desire to explore the topic more deeply, indicating genuine interest.

EngagementNeutral engagement

While some posts reference the article and encourage further reading, there is limited evidence of deep analysis or detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts suggest the article informs understanding and raises awareness but do not indicate broad or immediate behavioral or societal change triggered by the publication.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how the "Superwoman" role influences stress, health, and coping strategies among African American women, suggesting it can both provide benefits like community support and pose liabilities such as relationship strain and stress-related health issues.
  • Researchers conducted focus groups with diverse women to identify themes around the perceptions of this role, including both its positive aspects and its negative health impacts, influenced by personal and sociohistorical factors.
  • The developed Superwoman Schema (SWS) framework aims to improve future research into stress and health disparities in African American women, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural roles and their effects on well-being.]

Top posts

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Shatiea Blount, LICSW, LCSW-C
@LetUsBeBlount · X

If you want to take a deeper dive into the effects the Superwoman persona can have on physical and mental health, read @CherylGiscombe's article, "Superwoman Schema: African-American Women's Views on Stress, Strength, and Health." https://t.co/PEIYJZklng

Mar 18, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 34 followers View post →
Yoshie Furuhashi
@yoshiefuruhashi · X

RT @LetUsBeBlount: If you want to take a deeper dive into the effects the Superwoman persona can have on physical and mental health, read @…

Jul 27, 2021 · 1 share · 4,770 followers View post →
Ronald Edwin Locke
@realronlockeii · X

https://t.co/NtP23KPoIQ Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health

Dec 27, 2022 · 2,405 followers View post →
Troy Samuel Logan (TroySamuelLogan.eth)
@TroySamuelLogan · X

At times I speak about aunty @karenhunter & uncle @africanaCarr. Imagining what they may say. #InClass #Knubia #Knarrative i.e., "Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health" - Dr. Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombé https://t.co/bST7JrPaJ6

May 6, 2023 · 517 followers View post →

All mentions

Troy Samuel Logan (TroySamuelLogan.eth)
@TroySamuelLogan · X

At times I speak about aunty @karenhunter & uncle @africanaCarr. Imagining what they may say. #InClass #Knubia #Knarrative i.e., "Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health" - Dr. Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombé https://t.co/bST7JrPaJ6

May 6, 2023 · 517 followers View post →
Ronald Edwin Locke
@realronlockeii · X

https://t.co/NtP23KPoIQ Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health

Dec 27, 2022 · 2,405 followers View post →
Yoshie Furuhashi
@yoshiefuruhashi · X

RT @LetUsBeBlount: If you want to take a deeper dive into the effects the Superwoman persona can have on physical and mental health, read @…

Jul 27, 2021 · 1 share · 4,770 followers View post →
Shatiea Blount, LICSW, LCSW-C
@LetUsBeBlount · X

If you want to take a deeper dive into the effects the Superwoman persona can have on physical and mental health, read @CherylGiscombe's article, "Superwoman Schema: African-American Women's Views on Stress, Strength, and Health." https://t.co/PEIYJZklng

Mar 18, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 34 followers View post →
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