Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies
2019

The influence of intersectional identities on the employment integration of Sub-Saharan African women immigrants in the U.S. (Article)

Ngoubene-Atioky A.J.* , Lu C. , Muse C. , Tokplo L.
  • a Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
  • b Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
  • c Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
  • d University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, United States

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. © 2019, © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

immigrants African Women Employment Health

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85063572500&doi=10.1080%2f15562948.2019.1570417&partnerID=40&md5=ff5960b0754f72bf1a65a87a3e90caa5
DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2019.1570417
ISSN: 15562948
Original Language: English