The influence of intersectional identities on the employment integration of Sub-Saharan African women immigrants in the U.S. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ngoubene-Atioky, Arlette J.; Lu, Christopher; Muse, Chantal; Tokplo, Laetitia
• Is Part Of: Journal of immigrant & refugee studies. Volume 18:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 94
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: African -- women -- immigrants -- health -- employment; Immigrants -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Refugees -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Social work with immigrants -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.8753097305
• DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2019.1570417
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-2948

Abstract

Abstract: Using a triangulation theoretical framework, this study investigated the influence of self-reported social identities on employability and the impact of employment on the well-being of sub-Saharan African women immigrants (SSAWI). Regression analyses revealed that parenting role influenced the work status of SSAWI. At first, unemployment was found to predict a greater sense of well-being in SSAWI mothers and employment increased the well-being of child-free SSAWI with less than a postsecondary education. Years later, SSAWI who served in a parenting role were more likely to be employed, and employment status significantly predicted greater well-being in SSAWI. Culture-centered implications and limitations of the study are provided.