Robertson, S. orcid.org/0000-0002-5683-363X, Gough, B., Hanna, E. et al. (4 more authors) (2018) Successful mental health promotion with men: The evidence from 'tacit knowledge'. Health Promotion International, 33 (2). pp. 334-344. ISSN 0957-4824
Abstract
There remains significant concern about men's mental health, particularly in terms of personal and societal barriers to help-seeking, negative coping mechanisms and high suicide rates. This article presents findings from a multi-phase study looking at 'what works' in mental health promotion for men. Work here reports the collection and analysis of the tacit knowledge of those working within mental health promotion interventions for men. A 'multiple hub and spoke' approach was used to assist data collection. Thirteen key players, active in the men's mental health field, half from the UK and half beyond, formed an Investigative Network collecting data, mainly through interviews, from wider geographical and professional community contexts where they had networks. The focus of data collection was on 'what works' in mental health promotion for men. Data was analysed using thematic analysis techniques. Findings suggest that settings which created safe male spaces acted to promote trust, reduce stigma and normalize men's engagement in interventions. Embedding interventions within the communities of men being engaged, fully involving these men, and holding 'male-positive' values engendered familiarity and consolidated trust. Using 'male-sensitive' language and activity-based approaches allowed for positive expressions of emotions, facilitated social engagement, and provided a base for open communication. Appropriate partnerships were also seen as a necessary requirement for success and as crucial for maximizing intervention impact. The importance of gender and 'masculinity' was apparent throughout these findings and taking time to understand gender could facilitate positive ways of working alongside men, increasing levels of engagement and successful outcomes.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author 2016. Published by Oxford University Press. This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Health Promotion International following peer review. The version of record: Steve Robertson, Brendan Gough, Esmée Hanna, Gary Raine, Mark Robinson, Amanda Seims, Alan White; Successful mental health promotion with men: the evidence from ‘tacit knowledge’, Health Promotion International, Volume 33, Issue 2, 1 April 2018, Pages 334–344 is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daw067 |
Keywords: | men’s health; mental health; health promotion programmes; gender; masculinity |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 20 Jun 2018 15:16 |
Last Modified: | 03 Jul 2018 14:44 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daw067 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1093/heapro/daw067 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:132203 |