John Henry was more than mere legend. He was quite real and having competed against a machine until he dropped, he endured mental, emotional and physical stress, all also quite real. He coped by exerting excessive effort. This coping mechanism is called “John Henryism” and it puts one’s overall health and career at great risk. Researchers are exploring “John Henryism” in “PEERS,” Persons Excluded from science because of Ethnicity and Race.” Learn more on NSF’s “The Discovery Files.”
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