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Structural racism and intimate partner violence perpetration among racially diverse men transitioning into fatherhood: an anti-racist approach to IPV prevention
Get PDFBackground: Young couples transitioning into parenthood are at elevated risk of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), in part, due to the social and economic stressors associated with this critical time. Interpersonal racial discrimination is a known risk factor for male-to-female IPV perpetration, however few studies have examined this relationship among men transitioning to fatherhood. Similarly, structural racism acknowledges how inequitable systems reinforce racial discrimination; yet, few studies have investigated whether structural racism relates to the discrimination-IPV perpetration association. This study examined relationships among structural racism, racial discrimination, stress, and IPV perpetration among racially diverse men transitioning into fatherhood. Methods: Using data from the 2007–2011 American Community Survey, a structural racism was assessed using a latent variable with four indicators: racial residential segregation, education inequity, income inequity, and employment inequity. Individual-level prospective data were collected during 2007–2011 from 296 men in expectant couples recruited from obstetrics, and ultrasound clinics in Connecticut. Structural equation models were conducted to investigate longitudinal associations among structural racism, discrimination, stress, optimism and emotional IPV perpetration. Results: Compared to white men, Black men were more likely to experience structural racism (B = 0.95, p \u3c.001). Structural racism was associated with more racial discrimination (B = 0.45, p \u3c.05), more stress (B = 0.40, p \u3c.05), and less optimism (B=-0.50, p \u3c.001). Racial discrimination was associated with more stress (B = 0.23, p \u3c.05) and marginally associated with a greater likelihood to perpetrate emotional violence against a female partner (B = 0.23, p =.06). Stress was associated with a greater likelihood to perpetrate emotional violence against a female partner (B = 0.31, p =.05). The indirect path from structural racism to IPV perpetration via racial discrimination and stress was marginally significant (B = 0.05, p =.07). Conclusions: This study provides evidence of the ways in which structural racism in housing, education, income, and employment can contribute to men’s use of aggression and violence against a female partner. Future intervention efforts to reduce emotional IPV perpetration could benefit from addressing structural racism
Action shot of women’s basketball team [2], 1984
No full textAction photograph of a Clark University women\u27s team basketball game, 1984.
All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023.
The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/basketball/1153/thumbnail.jp
Action shot of men\u27s basketball game [30], circa 1950s
No full textAn action photograph of the Clark University men\u27s basketball team during a game, circa 1950s.
All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023.
The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/basketball/1071/thumbnail.jp
Action shot of men\u27s basketball team captain Bill Bredthauer, circa 1985
No full textPhotograph of the Clark University men\u27s basketball team captain Bill Bredthauer during a game, circa 1985.
All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023.
The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/basketball/1046/thumbnail.jp
Men\u27s basketball team\u27s pre-game warmup, 1979
No full textClark University\u27s men\u27s basketball team complete their pre-game warmup. This photograph was taken from the window of the athletic director\u27s office and shows a record crowd, December 1979.
All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023.
The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/basketball/1037/thumbnail.jp
Introduction to the Special Issue: Cities and Economic Development
No full textTo a great extent, economic development is urban development. As economies grow, people and firms cluster in cities to take advantage of agglomeration economies, better infrastructure, access to markets and labor, and consumption amenities. Urbanization not only drives productivity gains and enhances consumer welfare but also introduces challenges such as housing affordability, traffic congestion, pollution, and inequality. Understanding these dynamics is essential for promoting efficiency and sustainable development. The evolution of cities is therefore not only a reflection of economic progress but also a key driver of it
Consideration of Contextual Factors in Understanding Treatment-Seeking for Hazardous Substance Use
No full textBackground: Despite high prevalence of substance-related problems and associated costs, rates of treatment-seeking and engagement for substance use (SU) remain low. Many treatment barriers have been cited to explain this discrepancy, and models of rational reasoning, such as the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), have demonstrated predictive ability in understanding help-seeking. However, current theories may not adequately capture external contextual factors, especially when assessing help-seeking for stigmatized conditions among those with minoritized identities. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the influence of both individual and contextual factors on help-seeking for treatment of problematic SU. Methods: In a sample of N = 243, TPB was used to predict SU treatment-seeking intentions and behaviors. Results: The findings suggested positive attitudes toward help-seeking and subjective norms that encourage SU treatment were associated with increased help-seeking intentions and behaviors, while perceived behavioral control appeared to negatively predict intentions for White participants and was unrelated to help-seeking for participants of color. A multigroup path analysis did not identify significant differences between groups. Given the differential impacts of racism and discrimination within racial/ethnic minority groups, TPB was then contextualized for Black (n = 106) and Hispanic (n = 40) participants through the addition of racism in healthcare, enacted SU stigma, and structural barriers. With the contextual variables included, the model significantly improved for Black participants but not for Hispanic participants. Conclusions: These findings contribute to the literature in highlighting the ways TPB may be similarly and differentially applied to SU treatment-seeking promotion efforts. The interplay of structural barriers, systemic racism, and substance-related stigma requires further attention, and future research should use longitudinal data to explore these relationships. © 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Mutual fund investor response to climate activism: Evidence from the 2019 Global Climate Strike
No full textThis study examines the impact of the March 2019 Global Climate Strike on U.S. mutual fund flows, addressing a gap in the literature on how climate activism influences fund investment behavior. Using a sample of U.S. equity funds and an event study methodology, we find that low-carbon funds receive significantly higher net inflows than high-carbon funds during the strike month and the following two months. This effect is stronger for retail investors relative to institutional investors. Additionally, the study examines the impact of Morningstar\u27s continuous carbon risk metrics on investment decisions. Together, our findings suggest that the climate strike heightened awareness of climate risks, prompting increased investment in low-carbon funds. This response underscores the effectiveness of climate activism in driving investment toward a low-carbon economy. © 2025 Elsevier B.V
Market Analysis and Trends of Ready–to–Eat Foods Poised for Continued Growth
No full textOver the past ten years, the ready-to-eat (RTE) food market has grown remarkably due to changes in customer preferences, expanding urbanization, and rising convenience demand. This thesis explores how marketing analytics can help companies stay afloat and seize development possibilities in the RTE food industry by analyzing market trends and consumer behavior. Businesses may forecast future trends, improve their marketing tactics, and stay ahead of competition by using cutting-edge analytical approaches. The ready-to-eat food industry has grown dramatically in recent years because of factors such as changing customer lives, increasing organization, and increasing convenience demand. This research examines the emerging trench, which is poised to sustain the sector\u27s continued growth, by examining products, innovation, brand positioning, targeted markets, campaigns, packaging, convenience, and sustainability. It will also provide an analysis of the marketing strategy used by RTE food companies. This chapter focuses on the key element driving the growth of the RTE food industry. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved
Oral History with Sandra Meltzer
No full textOral history interview with Sandra Meltzer. Sandra attended Clark University from 1957 through 1961 and majored in psychology. In her interview, Sandy shares her experiences of being a commuting student, and of being a woman in a predominantly male environment. Beginning in her sophomore year, Sandy worked full time at Clark while taking classes. Her work experiences were some of the highlights of her time at Clark, even informing her later career choice to become a computer programmer. Sandy’s advice to Clarkies – “embrace the challenges.”
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