Using an inductive qualitative approach, this study examined natural Black hair bias in the workplace. An analysis of 274 comments posted to online discussion boards revealed that some Black women are embracing natural hairstyles, but many feel pressured to conform to Eurocentric hairstyles and some have experienced negative consequences stemming from their natural hairstyle choices. Within the comments, three major themes, namely,(1) hair bias, (2) identity (including self-concept and identity transition), and (3) conformity, as well as five minor themes, were identified. Based on the qualitative analysis, we identified labeling theory, identity theories (self-concept and identity transition), and the facades of conformity theory as relevant and useful in guiding future research. The key themes were integrated into a model to provide a more comprehensive story of hair bias experiences that may be useful in guiding future research.

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头发问题：了解工作场所的自然黑发偏见

本研究使用归纳定性方法研究了工作场所中的自然黑发偏见。对发布到在线讨论区的 274 条评论的分析显示，一些黑人女性正在接受自然发型，但许多人感到有压力要符合以欧洲为中心的发型，而有些人则因自然发型选择而遭受了负面影响。在评论中，确定了三个主要主题，即（1）头发偏见，（2）身份（包括自我概念和身份转换）和（3）从众，以及五个次要主题。基于定性分析，我们确定了标签理论、身份理论（自我概念和身份转变）以及从众理论的外观与指导未来研究相关和有用。