2023
DOI: 10.1111/scs.13156
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Health as a movement between suffering of life and meaning in life for men who have experienced transitions in life

Abstract: Background and AimPrevious studies show that life transitions can have negative effects on men's lives and lead to health problems and meaninglessness in life. This study aims to deepen the understanding of men's health by exploring the movement between suffering of life and meaning in life when experienced life transitions.Theoretical FrameworkThe study is anchored in Eriksson's caritative caring theory. Core concepts are health and the movement between suffering of life and meaning in life.Methodology and Me… Show more

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“…In addition, men tend to seek less support and information compared with women [39]. Shame and guilt are forms of suffering that undermine human dignity and raise deep questions about the meaning of life [40]. This suggests the need for healthcare professionals to understand that older adults have an unspoken spirituality.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, men tend to seek less support and information compared with women [39]. Shame and guilt are forms of suffering that undermine human dignity and raise deep questions about the meaning of life [40]. This suggests the need for healthcare professionals to understand that older adults have an unspoken spirituality.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This study is part of a larger caring science project on men's life and health, named A Life Worth Living [1]. The project's research interest lies in men's lives and health when undergoing upheaval, life changes and losses in life.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The argument to study parental alienation from the father's viewpoint lies in further research that highlights that separation from children and loss of paternity can be insufferable life transitions independent of parenthood, and that relationship sabotage and parental alienation are not gender-specific, but most often directed at fathers [2]. Research shows [1,3] that fathers are simplistically seen as a homogenous group and often perceived as a risk for the children and thus removed in cooperation with the mother who must be protected against this risk. After a divorce where the fathers are separated from their children, they often experience being ostracised, discriminated against and marginalised, which affects their mental health and well-being.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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