RESEARCH FOCI: African Diaspora, Masculinity, Intimate Relationships, Emerging Adults, Popular Culture
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Publications
Stephens, D. P., Pierre, J. & Helpingstine, C. (2022). Black mothers’ perceptions of barriers and motivators for initiating adolescent dating violence discussions with daughters. Journal of Black Sexuality & Relationships(9)1 & 2.
Research Conferences
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To view research projects that Jeffrey has taken a leadership role in developing and/ or implementing, please visit our Current Research and Completed Research study pages.
Current ResearchDrawing from both women and men, this mixed methods study gathers information about perceptions of masculinity values and dating expectation. The relevance of Haitian cultural values is centered in this exploration.
This content analysis examines the meanings college Black college men give to the concepts of sex, sexual health education and sexual empowerment. Particular attention is being paid to culturally specific influences shaping these perceptions