Affirming the Strengths in Men: A Positive Masculinity Approach to Assisting Male Clients

Englar‐Carlson, Matt; Kiselica, Mark S.

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.2013.00111.x

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“…Involving significant others is important to understand their influence on diet and physical activity behaviors of men and their potential role in the intervention, especially because in Hispanic culture, women are responsible for planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and serving meals, which has been observed in studies with similar populations (Cortes, Millan-Ferro, Schneider, Vega, & Caballero, 2013; Evans, Frank, Oliffe, & Gregory, 2011; Lam, McHale, & Updegraff, 2012; Long-Solis & Vargas, 2005). While this would imply following a deficit model that places the burden of care on a female counterpart, there is a growing body of literature delineating the benefits of a more positive, strength-based approach (Burke & Segrin, 2014; Craddock, vanDellen, Novak, & Ranby, 2015; Englar-Carlson & Kiselica, 2013). For example, an emphasis centered on positive masculinity focuses on recognizing the existing strengths, capacities, and skills present in men (Englar-Carlson & Kiselica, 2013).…”

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Hispanic Male’s Perspectives of Health Behaviors Related to Weight Management

2015

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Hispanic males have the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity among men in the United States; yet are significantly underrepresented in weight loss research. The purpose of the current study was to examine Hispanic male’s perspectives of health behaviors related to weight management to refine the methodologies to deliver a gender-sensitive and culturally sensitive weight loss intervention. From October 2014 to April 2015, semistructured interviews were conducted with 14 overweight Hispanic men of ages 18 to 64 years. The interviews lasted approximately 60 minutes. Participants also completed a brief questionnaire and body weight/height were measured. Grounded in a deductive process, a preliminary codebook was developed based on the topics included in the interview guides. A thematic analysis facilitated the identification of inductive themes and the finalization of the codebook used for transcript analysis. Four overarching themes were identified: (a) general health beliefs of how diet and physical activity behaviors affect health outcomes, (b) barriers to healthy eating and physical activity, (c) motivators for change, and (d) viable recruitment and intervention approaches. Future research should examine feasible and appropriate recruitment and intervention strategies identified by Hispanic males to improve weight management in this vulnerable group.

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Hispanic Male’s Perspectives of Health Behaviors Related to Weight Management

2015

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“…Recent research and interventions have endeavoured to promote the performance of 'positive masculinity' amongst young men, which focuses upon the healthy and inclusive aspects of masculine gender identity (see for example Englar-Carlson and Kiselica, 2013). 3 Relatedly, research has noted the emergence of 'equality masculinities', which 'legitimate an egalitarian relationship' (Messerschmidt, 2012: 73) between men and women.…”

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Too Drunk to Consent? Exploring the Contestations and Disruptions in Male-Focused Sexual Violence Prevention Interventions

Carline

Gunby

Taylor

2017

Social & Legal Studies

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Primary prevention interventions, often in the form of media campaigns, are frequently utilised in order to tackle sexual violence. However, many in the UK have been criticised for perpetuating victim-blaming, due to their focus on the behaviour of women. One notable exception is a Liverpool City Council Campaign, which targeted young men (aged 18-24) in a bid to reduce rates of alcohol-related rape. Drawing upon an assessment involving 41 male university students, this article generates original insights into the development and utilisation of male focused rape prevention interventions. As this analysis shows, the young men's responses to the campaign involved negotiating discourses of sex, consent, rape, sexuality and gender -especially masculinity. While participants frequently drew upon stereotypes and misconceptions, moments of contestation and disruption emerged. We argue that interventions should concentrate upon masculinity and moments of disruption and contestation (possibly through the use of peer group discussions), in order to encourage critical reflections on gender and sexual violence, and to potentially engender more ethical practices.

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“…Like many veterans, Jason's adherence to traditional masculine norms required a direct yet validating and strengths‐first approach to building rapport (Englar‐Carlson & Kiselica, ; Kiselica, & Englar‐Carlson, ). Early in treatment, I paid considerable attention to identifying strengths within Jason's narrative about himself, even as he described himself as “just a loser” or “another veteran jerk with PTSD.” Notably, I highlighted the tremendous amount of strength and fortitude he evidenced in his desire to be a provider for the people in his life that he cares about.…”

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“…To accomplish these goals required a psychotherapeutic approach steeped in holism to address the major social contexts of Jason's life: work and relationships. I largely approached therapy with Jason from counseling for work and relationships lens (Richardson, 2012), while also integrating a positive psychology/positive masculinity approach to psychotherapy for men (Englar-Carlson & Kiselica, 2013;Kiselica, & Englar-Carlson, 2010).…”

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Psychotherapy for veterans navigating the military‐to‐civilian transition: A case study

Stevenson

2020

J Clin Psychol

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Veterans face a range of challenges as they transition out of the military and into civilian life. For some, this period of transition is characterized by loss of identity, loss of daily structure, loss of community, and confusion about where they fit within society. If not attended to, problems associated with the military‐to‐civilian transition can lead to significant functional impairment. Yet, little is known about how psychotherapy can support this period of adjustment that every veteran will face. This article presents a case study of a veteran struggling to adjust to the civilian world following his service in the military. Critical areas of assessment, conceptualization, and intervention are explicated to help inform best practices for mental health providers working with veterans.

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Affirming the Strengths in Men: A Positive Masculinity Approach to Assisting Male Clients

Cited by 141 publications

References 69 publications

Hispanic Male’s Perspectives of Health Behaviors Related to Weight Management

Hispanic Male’s Perspectives of Health Behaviors Related to Weight Management

Too Drunk to Consent? Exploring the Contestations and Disruptions in Male-Focused Sexual Violence Prevention Interventions

Psychotherapy for veterans navigating the military‐to‐civilian transition: A case study

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