2022
Feeling Invisible and Unheard: A Qualitative Exploration of Gendered-Racist Stereotypes Influence on Sexual Decision Making and Mistreatment of Black Teen Girls
Opara I, Weser V, Sands B, Fernandes CF, Hussett-Richardson S, Hieftje K. Feeling Invisible and Unheard: A Qualitative Exploration of Gendered-Racist Stereotypes Influence on Sexual Decision Making and Mistreatment of Black Teen Girls. Youth & Society 2022, 54: 527-546. PMID: 35812173, PMCID: PMC9265258, DOI: 10.1177/0044118x221075051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTeen girlsForms of discriminationBlack feminist thoughtSexual decision makingGendered RacismAdult alliesBlack feministFeminist thoughtFamily settingsQualitative explorationQualitative studyNegative stereotypesStereotype influencesMajor themesStereotypesSexual decisionMistreatmentLensRacismDecision makingFeministsAlliesVictimizationUnheardGirls
2021
How Black Teen Girls Navigate Social Media to Form Romantic Relationships
Weser VU, Opara I, Sands BE, Fernandes CF, Hieftje KD. How Black Teen Girls Navigate Social Media to Form Romantic Relationships. Social Media + Society 2021, 7: 20563051211033823. PMID: 34858631, PMCID: PMC8634895, DOI: 10.1177/20563051211033823.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTeen girlsPolitical leaningsGirls' experiencesSocial mediaExperiences of racismFocus groupsCOVID-19 social distancingInductive thematic analysisCultural invalidationParticipants' practicesRomantic partnersThematic analysisTrue selfEthnic groupsMajor themesPhotos indexPartner selection processRomantic relationshipsSocial distancingBlack stereotypesExperienceSign of biasPotential romantic partnersRacismPractice