"Mentorship and Leadership Advancement Among Black Women in Social Work"

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Purpose and description of the study (including research methods):

This research project is looking to examine the role of mentorship in the career advancement of Black women in the social work profession, with a specific focus on how mentorship access and quality influence progression into leadership roles. This information could inform workforce development, equity initiatives, and leadership training programs and help identify best practices for supporting Black women social workers in their professional careers. This could have a significant impact in this field as there is little research that currently exists of this nature. 

 

Your participation will involve completion of a brief anonymous online Qualtrics survey consisting of demographic questions, mentorship access and quality scales, and questions about workplace experiences.  The survey will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete.

 

Location of the study: Online Qualtrics survey, can be completed at participant’s location

 

Time frame (length of recruitment): Recruitment closes August 30, 2026  (possibly sooner depending on volume of interest)

How participants will be compensated for their participation: N/A

Additional information (e.g., website/survey link): https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72N2hO1Gb26V2ey

 

Contact information of Primary Investigation/Investigator: Isis Lewis, MSW, LCSW-S

 

Email: isis.lewis@uky.edu

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"Self-Compassion based poetry mental health intervention for Black adults in the U.S."

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Purpose and description of the study (including research methods): Black Americans suffer from mental health issues at a disproportionately high rate (compared to their white counterparts). They are met with barriers (e.g., stigma, cultural insensitivity from clinicians, and financial difficulty) that lead to less initial and sustained use of mental health treatment. Poetry, with a rich history in the African American tradition, has potential as an alternative to traditional psychotherapy. This study is an initial exploration of whether a poetry-based intervention can help improve mental wellbeing among Black adults in the United States.

 

Participation will include a screening form for eligibility and an online survey taking approximately ~1-2 hours

 

Location of the study: Online (Qualtrics)

 

Time frame (length of recruitment): ~1-2 hours

 

How participants will be compensated for their participation: Lottery based compensation. 1/3 of participants will receive up to $50 

 

Additional information (e.g., website/survey link): https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cxdK1mJ1iJVWcGa

 

Contact information of Primary Investigation/Investigator: Tioluwalase Adelakun (708)-465-9301

Email: laseadelakun@college.harvard.edu​​​​​

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"Narratives of Black college students with disabilities: Experiences with Disability Services attending Predominately White Institutions (PWIs)."

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Purpose and description of the study (including research methods): The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the narratives of Black college students with disabilities and their experiences with the Disability Services Office while attending Predominately White Institutions (PWIs). My reason for wanting to conduct this study is to give a voice to marginalized Black college students with disabilities who have been underrepresented in the literature. 

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Location of the study: Zoom teleconferencing 

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Time frame (length of recruitment): One 60-minute Zoom teleconferencing interview that will be audio recorded (no videorecording). A 30-minute follow-up to review a summary of your interview via email and ensure the accuracy of the data collected. The published study will not share any names or details identifying you to protect your privacy.

 

How participants will be compensated for their participation: $20 Amazon Gift Card

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Additional information (e.g., website/survey link): Interested participants can email the primary investigator Sade Beaulieu at sade.beaulieu@waldenu.edu

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Contact information of Primary Investigation/Investigator: Sade Beaulieu

Email: sade.beaulieu@waldenu.edu

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