Social Work, Counseling, and Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Men and Boys

Courtenay, Will H.

doi:10.1177/1097184x00002003005

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“…Although many counseling and psychological interventions with men have been recommended in the past two decades (Courtenay, 2000e), very rarely are these interventions designed to reduce men's health risks. Even more rarely are health interventions designed to address the unique needs of various populations of men, such as gay and bisexual men (Scarce, 1999), men in prison (Courtenay & Sabo, 2001), or African American men (Davis, 1999).…”

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Key Determinants of the Health and Well-Being of Men and Boys

Courtenay

2003

International Journal of Men's Health

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Men in the United States suffer more severe chronic conditions and die 6 years younger than women. For all leading causes of death, and in every age group, men and boys have higher death rates than women and girls. Despite these risks, little is known about the gender-specific health and health care needs of men and boys. This multidisciplinary review provides an overview and summary of key determinants of the health and wellbeing of men and boys in the United States. Thirty key determinants of physical and mental health were identified from a review of literature and are summarized under the following four categories: behaviors of men and boys, health-related beliefs and the expression of emotions and physical distress, underlying factors that influence the health behaviors and beliefs of men and boys, and health care. The findings reported in this review suggest that men's greatest health risks are the result of modifiable factors, and that efforts to address these factors through practice, policy, and research could contribute to enhanced health conditions for men and boys, as well as to healthier families and communities.

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Key Determinants of the Health and Well-Being of Men and Boys

Courtenay

2003

International Journal of Men's Health

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“…This review also has important implications for health-care providers who work with men, which have been addressed elsewhere (Courtenay, 1998c(Courtenay, , 2000cCourtenay & Sabo, in press). Although many counseling and psychological interventions with men have been recommended in the past two decades (Courtenay, 2000d), very rarely are these interventions designed to reduce men's health risks. Even more rarely are health interventions designed to address the unique needs of various populations of men, such as gay and bisexual men (Scarce, 1999), men in prison (Courtenay & Sabo, in press), or African-American men (Davis, 1999).…”

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Behavioral Factors Associated with Disease, Injury, and Death among Men: Evidence and Implications for Prevention

Courtenay¹

2002

International Journal of Men's Health

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Men in the United States suffer more severe chronic conditions, have higher death rates for all 15 leading causes of death, and die more than six years younger than women. In an attempt to explain these differences, this review summarizes recent evidence of gender differences in behaviors that significantly influence health and longevity. Drawing upon large studies, national data, and meta-analyses, it systematically demonstrates that males of all ages are more likely than females to engage in over 30 behaviors that increase the risk of disease, injury, and death. These findings provide compelling evidence that men's greatest health risks are preventable and indicate that poor health behaviors frequently co-occur among men. The implications of this review for future research and for the design of interventions with men are discussed.

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“…The differential health care experiences of women and men require further explanation, and new interventions for men are needed. Although many counseling and psychological interventions with men have been recommended in the past two decades (Courtenay, 2000b), very rarely do these interventions address men's physical health (Courtenay, 1998c). Interdisciplinary approaches are especially needed (Courtenay, 2000c).…”

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Engendering health: A social constructionist examination of men's health beliefs and behaviors.

Courtenay

2000

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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Men in the United States suffer more severe conditions, have consistently higher death rates, and die nearly 7 years younger than women. Health-related beliefs and behaviors contribute significantly to these gender differences. To explain why women and men adopt the health beliefs and behaviors that they do, this article reviews research examining gender differences in social experiences, cultural representations of gender, and additional social and institutional structures, such as the media and the health care system. This review reveals that North Americans collectively work diligently to reinforce stereotypically feminine or masculine behavior in themselves and others, and that the beliefs and behaviors fostered in men and boys, the resources available to demonstrate masculinity, and the resources boys and men use to enact gender are largely unhealthy. It illuminates how cultural dictates, everyday interactions, and social and institutional structures help to sustain and reproduce men's risks, and how the health beliefs and behaviors that people adopt are means for demonstrating femininities and masculinities.

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Social Work, Counseling, and Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Men and Boys

Cited by 8 publications

References 229 publications

Key Determinants of the Health and Well-Being of Men and Boys

Key Determinants of the Health and Well-Being of Men and Boys

Behavioral Factors Associated with Disease, Injury, and Death among Men: Evidence and Implications for Prevention

Engendering health: A social constructionist examination of men's health beliefs and behaviors.

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