Healing Men and Community: Predictors of Outcome in a Men's Initiatory and Support Organization

Burke, Christopher K.; Matón, Kenneth I.; Mankowski, Eric S.; Anderson, Clinton W.

doi:10.1007/s10464-009-9283-3

Cited by 20 publications

(27 citation statements)

References 48 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This, coupled with men’s greater propensity to be in groups that drink alcohol during or after meetings (69% of men versus 34% of women in the current study), suggests that community groups are often used by men, not as a means to protect their family, but as a way to develop and demonstrate their masculine identities – often at the expense of their health. Acknowledging social constructions of masculinity as a barrier to health and well-being, growing efforts are being made to document the pathways through which men can create social spaces to renegotiate and develop more health-enabling masculinities (Barker and Ricardo, 2005, Colvin and Robins, 2009, Burke et al , 2010). …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Capital and Women's Reduced Vulnerability to HIV Infection in Rural Zimbabwe

Gregson

Mushati

Grusin

et al. 2011

Population & Development Rev

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Social capital—especially through its “network” dimension (high levels of participation in local community groups)—is thought to be an important determinant of health in many contexts. We investigate its effect on HIV prevention, using prospective data from a general population cohort in eastern Zimbabwe spanning a period of extensive behavior change (1998–2003). Almost half of the initially uninfected women interviewed were members of at least one community group. In an analysis of 88 communities, individuals with higher levels of community group participation had lower incidence of new HIV infections and more of them had adopted safer behaviors, although these effects were largely accounted for by differences in socio-demographic composition. Individual women in community groups had lower HIV incidence and more extensive behavior change, even after controlling for confounding factors. Community group membership was not associated with lower HIV incidence in men, possibly refecting a propensity among men to participate in groups that allow them to develop and demonstrate their masculine identities—often at the expense of their health. Support for women's community groups could be an effective HIV prevention strategy in countries with large-scale HIV epidemics.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Capital and Women's Reduced Vulnerability to HIV Infection in Rural Zimbabwe

Gregson

Mushati

Grusin

et al. 2011

Population & Development Rev

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Specific negotiation strategies are described that serve either to avoid anti-gay violence, live up to expected images of masculinity, or create unique images of personhood free of gender role expectations. Finally, Burke et al (2010) examine change over time and the factors that predict change in primarily middle class men who participate in a male support organization, ManKind Project International (MKPI). The sample as a whole reported decreased levels of gender role conflict and depression symptoms, and enhanced life satisfaction following involvement in an intensive ''initiation'' weekend.…”

Section: Notementioning

confidence: 99%

A Community Psychology of Men and Masculinity: Historical and Conceptual Review

Mankowski

Matón

2010

American J of Comm Psychol

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This paper introduces the special section by presenting a historical and conceptual review of theory and research on the psychology of men and masculinity and then introducing the section's papers. Men have power because of their gender, but differ in access to power based on other individual characteristics such as social class, income, education, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or physical strength. Men typically have been studied as generic rather than gendered beings in psychology. In contrast, a gendered analysis of men highlights the ways in which men's experience, masculinity, and behavior contribute to health and social problems and to resources commonly addressed by community psychologists. Our gendered analysis suggests ways of working with men in group, organizational, and community settings to create positive individual and social change. Crucial to this analysis is the paradox that enacting masculinity both privileges and damages men. A second paradox stems from men having power as a group over women while individual men feel powerless or victimized by women as a group. The papers in this volume illustrate key themes of our historical and conceptual review through studies of adolescent and adult men as fathers, patients, partner abusers, support group participants and community members, and through examination of the impact of their gendered identities and behavior on health, well being, and justice.

show abstract

“…15-17). More recently, several evaluations of one peer-led men's mutual help organization, the Mankind Project (MKP), have indicated that participation is associated with reduced gender role conflict and increased well being (Anderson, Maton, Burke, Mankowski, & Stapleton, 2014;Burke, Maton, Mankowski, & Anderson, 2010;Maton, Mankowski, Anderson, Barton, Karp, & Ratjen, 2014).…”

Section: Self-help Organizational and Group Characteristics Of Mkpmentioning

confidence: 99%

Group Formation, Participant Retention, and Group Disbandment in a Men's Mutual Help Organization

Mankowski¹,

Matón²,

Burke³

et al. 2014

International Journal of Self Help and Self Care

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Representatives of an international men's peer-led mutual help organization were surveyed to determine rates of group formation and disbandment, rates of individual participation and retention, and factors associated with long lasting and effective groups. From 1990 to 1998, the organization's center gained a net of about 3 groups and 22 members per year. Median survival time of groups was estimated to be 4½ years. Over 60% of the groups disbanded within 3 years of formation. Groups perceived to be more effective and that were initiated early in the history of the organization were much less likely to disband. Members most commonly dropped out of a group because of time conflicts and difficulty traveling to meetings. Older members were less likely to drop out of a group. Implications of the findings for the survival and development of mutual help groups and organizations are discussed.

show abstract

Healing Men and Community: Predictors of Outcome in a Men's Initiatory and Support Organization

Cited by 20 publications

References 48 publications

Social Capital and Women's Reduced Vulnerability to HIV Infection in Rural Zimbabwe

Social Capital and Women's Reduced Vulnerability to HIV Infection in Rural Zimbabwe

A Community Psychology of Men and Masculinity: Historical and Conceptual Review

Group Formation, Participant Retention, and Group Disbandment in a Men's Mutual Help Organization

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About