Using My Body, Using My Labor: Exploring The Relationship Between African American Women And Chronic Hair Pulling Behavior
TLDR Chronic hair pulling in African American women may be linked to coping and self-satisfaction.
This study explored the relationship between eroticism and chronic hair pulling behavior among African American women, using a narrative-based approach. It involved detailed interviews with 3 self-identifying African American women, aged 18-35, from metro-Atlanta, who engaged in chronic hair pulling as a coping mechanism. The research aimed to understand this behavior in the context of African American hair loss, highlighting the need for more discussion on self-inflicted behaviors in this demographic. The study used a non-probability sampling method due to its specialized focus.
